SPED Educational Assistant: Classroom Support

Bell Elementary School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Elementary School in Deming, NM is seeking a SPED Educational Assistant to support teachers working with students with special needs. The role begins for the 26-27 School Year and offers a salary of 14e step 1.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED with options for higher education credits; state paraprofessional test may be required. The job involves instructional support, material prep, and student supervision with occasional translation between English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education credits or degree preferred.
• Associate’s Degree or 48 college credit hours as per NM statute or paraprofessional test.
• Educational Assistant PreK-12 Level 3 License required/encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and clerical assistance to teachers working with SPED students.
• Assist with materials preparation, small groups and individual students.
• Translate between English and Spanish when needed and supervise students at recess and on buses.
• Maintain safe, organized classroom environment and assist with health care needs as required.
• Support teachers in data collection and reporting on student progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality (FERPA)

General classroom support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

48 college credits hours

Paraprofessional Test

Educational Assistant PreK-12 License

Job description

Bell Elementary School in Deming, NM is seeking a SPED Educational Assistant to support teachers working with students with special needs. The role begins for the 26-27 School Year and offers a salary of 14e step 1.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED with options for higher education credits; state paraprofessional test may be required. The job involves instructional support, material prep, and student supervision with occasional translation between English and Spanish.