SE-SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT 26-27-11

Sundance Elementary; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundance Elementary in Los Lunas, NM seeks a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support certified staff and students in the instructional program. Immediate start; full-time position aligned with the district schedule.

The role involves assisting with classroom activities, maintaining a positive learning environment, and providing direct instructional support under supervision. Eligible for NM Instructional Assistant License; high school diploma required with post-secondary study preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eligible for NM Instructional Assistant License
• Post-secondary education in related topics preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Follow local, state and federal law and adhere to Public Education Department and Local School Board Policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Assist in the movement and care of non-ambulatory students as needed.
• Work with the classroom teacher in developing materials used for the instructional program.
• Assist the teacher in classroom activities including but not limited to checking notebooks and correcting papers.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills.
• Assist in preparing class displays, bulletin boards and other elements of an attractive, stimulating learning environment.
• May substitute for the teacher in emergency situations.
• Assist in non-instructional duties, including but not limited to hall, lunchroom, and ground monitoring as directed.
• Operate various types of equipment used in the production of instructional materials.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Job description

SE-SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT 26-27-11

Los Lunas Public Schools Sundance Elementary - Los Lunas, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5978281

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. 2. Eligible for a New Mexico Instructional Assistant License
3. 3. Post-secondaiy education in job related topics preferred
4. 4. Effective written and verbal communication skills

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist certified staff to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials and provides instructional services directly to students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Follow local, state and federal law and adhere to Public Education Department and Local School Board Policy.
2. 2. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
3. 3. Assist in the movement and care of non-ambulatory students as needed.
4. 4. Work with the classroom teacher in developing materials used for the instructional program.
5. 5. Assist the teacher in classroom activities including but not limited to checking notebooks and correcting papers.
6. 6. Participate in professional development to improve skills.
7. 7. Assist in preparing class displays, bulletin boards and other elements of an attractive, stimulating learning environment.
8. 8. May substitute for the teacher in emergency situations.
9. 9. Assist in non-instructional duties, including but not limited to hall, lunchroom, and ground monitoring as directed.
10. 10. Operate various types of equipment used in the production of instructional materials.
11. 11. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year will be in accordance with current schedule. Salary to be determined by individual training and experience level on current Assistant Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

UNTIL FILLED

Position Type: Full-Time