SPED Educational Assistant: Empower Special Needs Students

Red Mountain Middle School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Mountain Middle School in Deming, NM seeks a SPED Educational Assistant to support teachers and students with special needs across classrooms, computer labs, and on-campus activities. The role includes translating between English and Spanish, supervising students, and assisting with instructional materials and clerical tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Level 3 Educational Assistant license; a Substitute License is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Educational Assistant Level 3 license required; substitute license encouraged.
• Ability to adapt instructional materials for students with multiple needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and clerical assistance to teachers of students with special needs.
• Assist with activities, reading, math and other subjects in classroom settings.
• Supervise students during recess and bus transitions for safety.
• Translate between English and Spanish as needed to aid student learning.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Oral communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Educational Assistant PreK-12 Level 3 License

PreK-12 Substitute License encouraged

Job description

Red Mountain Middle School in Deming, NM seeks a SPED Educational Assistant to support teachers and students with special needs across classrooms, computer labs, and on-campus activities. The role includes translating between English and Spanish, supervising students, and assisting with instructional materials and clerical tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Level 3 Educational Assistant license; a Substitute License is encouraged.