Special Education Assistant White Mountain Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Assistant at White Mountain Elementary in Ruidoso, New Mexico. This role involves assisting special education students individually or in groups and working effectively with a team. Applicants should have an AA degree or equivalent and possess a Level III Educational Assistant License. The position requires good interpersonal skills and experience with special needs students. Full benefits and a starting salary per the Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule are included.

Qualifications

• AA degree with specific course credits or passing ParaPro score is required.
• Must possess Level III Educational Assistant License from NM Public Education Department.
• Must have experience working with special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students individually or in small groups.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with Tier II SAT and special needs students

Knowledge of explicit research-based instruction in reading and math

De-escalation strategies

Bilingual skills

Strong reading, written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Education

AA degree from an accredited college or passing score on ParaPro

NM Public Education Department Educational Assistant License Level III

Job description

Special Education Assistant White Mountain Elementary

Job Details

Job ID: 5655856

Application Deadline: Until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Date: April 22, 2026

Position: Special Education Assistant at White Mountain Elementary

Qualifications

• AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 of those credits being in LA(3hrs), math(3hrs), writing (3hrs), and (6 hrs. in any of the following four content) reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education; or passing score on ParaPro (457).
• NM Public Education Department Educational Assistant License Level III.
• Successful experience working with Tier II SAT and special needs students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of explicit research-based instruction in reading and math.
• Experience with de-escalation strategies preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work in a cooperative working environment.
• Possesses strong reading, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with special education students individually or in small groups.
• Works productively as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Physical requirements as outlined below.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Sitting Tasks: Sitting is an occasional requirement 10% of the time.
• 2. Walking Tasks: Walking is a frequent requirement up to 90% of the time.
• 3. Standing Tasks: Standing is a frequent requirement up to 85-90% of the time.
• 4. Sprinting/Running Tasks: Sprinting/running is an occasional requirement, example: in case of emergency.
• 5. Flexibility:
  • a) Bending or twisting at the neck is a frequent requirement 85-90% of the time.
  • b) Bending or twisting at the trunk is a frequent requirement 85-90% of the time.
  • c) Reaching above the head is a frequent requirement 85-90% of the time.
  • d) Reaching forward is a frequent requirement 85-90% of the time.
  • e) Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is a frequent requirement 85-90% of the time.
• 6. Use Of Arms & Hands:
  • a) Manual dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
  • b) Finger dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
• 7. Lifting 10 - 25 Pounds:
  • a) Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
  • b) Lifting above the shoulders is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
  • c) Lifting above the waist is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
  • d) Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.
• 8. Lifting 26 - 50 Pounds:
  • a) Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 50% of the time.
  • b) Lifting items above the shoulders is an occasional but essential requirement.
  • c) Lifting items above the waist is a frequent requirement.
  • d) Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement.
• 9. Lifting 50 - 75 Pounds:
  • a) Lifting over 50 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement.
• 10. Pushing & Pulling:
  • a) Pushing and pulling 75 pounds an occasional requirement up to 10% of the time.
  • b) Pushing and pulling 50 - 75 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 20% of the time.
  • c) Pushing and pulling 25 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.
• 11. Carrying Tasks:
  • a) Carrying of items that weigh between 25 - 50 pounds is a daily requirement.
• 12. Use Of Protective Equipment:
  • a) Protective equipment may be required as necessary for eyes, ears, hands, head, feet, and face protection.

Contract Period

2026-2027 School Year

Start Date

August 2026

Salary

Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule

Application Process

Application available online at https://ruidoso.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

For more information contact:

• Patricia Nesbitt, Assistant Principal, White Mountain Elementary
• 203 White Mountain Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
• [e-mail]
• [phone]
• Dr. Melvina Torres, Director of Special Education
• 199 White Mountain Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
• [e-mail]
• [phone]

Selection Process

Following an initial screening of application materials, selected candidates will receive interview appointments.

Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Patricia Nesbitt, WME Assistant Principal
• White Mountain Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]