Special Education Instructional Assistant – IEP Support

Gadsden Independent School District (NM); Chaparral (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Independent School District (NM) seeks instructional assistants to support students with IEP goals under teacher supervision. You will help with classroom routines, prepare activities, and accompany teachers on home visits as needed.

Qualifying options include a ParaPro exam or 48 college credits with emphasis in language arts, math, writing, and reading. The role emphasizes safety, student wellbeing, and collaboration with staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Completion of 48 college credits with 15 in language arts and related areas or ParaPro/Basic Skills.
• ParaPro or equivalent assessment required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management routines.
• Accompanies the teacher on home visits, as necessary.
• Under supervision, direct IEP related activities of students.
• Prepare classroom for activities and assist with displays.
• Assist in supervising playground, cafeteria, in-class, bus loading and other school activities.
• Participate in in-service activities.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP support

Communication with teachers

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 semester hours with 15 language arts / 3 writing / 3 mathematics / 6 related

Passage of Educational Assistant Assessment (ParaPro)

Job description

Gadsden Independent School District (NM) seeks instructional assistants to support students with IEP goals under teacher supervision. You will help with classroom routines, prepare activities, and accompany teachers on home visits as needed.

Qualifying options include a ParaPro exam or 48 college credits with emphasis in language arts, math, writing, and reading. The role emphasizes safety, student wellbeing, and collaboration with staff to maintain a positive learning environment.