Special Education Aide: Intensive Support & Living Skills

Aspen Elementary; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant Specialized Support at Aspen Elementary in Los Alamos, NM. This full-time role supports students age 6-22 with disabilities, under the supervision of teachers and related service staff, delivering intensive interventions and personal care as required to promote safe, inclusive learning.

Qualified applicants must meet NM PED licensure requirements and be prepared to complete licensure steps; the position includes a 193-day contract,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a special education program.
• Ability to apply written or oral instructions and maintain composure during challenging behavior.
• Education: Completion of the twelfth grade and NM PED licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant individual interventions and personal care as required.
• Participate in training from specialists to ensure student safety.
• Assist in preparing materials and setting up demonstrations for classrooms.
• Support development of Individualized Education Programs and monitor progress.
• Oversee activities in the absence of the instructor and during breaks.
• Maintain safe and clean classroom environment and assist with daily living skills.

Skills

Behavior management

Student communication

Documentation

Education

Twelfth grade equivalency

NM PED Educational Assistant license

Job description

Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant Specialized Support at Aspen Elementary in Los Alamos, NM. This full-time role supports students age 6-22 with disabilities, under the supervision of teachers and related service staff, delivering intensive interventions and personal care as required to promote safe, inclusive learning.

Qualified applicants must meet NM PED licensure requirements and be prepared to complete licensure steps; the position includes a 193-day contract,