SpEd Instructional Assistant
La Merced Elementary
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Job summary
La Merced Elementary in Belen, NM is seeking a SpEd Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Level III Educational Assistants License and the ability to provide health, hygiene, and mobility support to students.
Responsibilities include assisting special education students with daily activities, lifting as needed, and performing essential tasks per the job description. This is a full-time position under Belen Consolidated School District.
Qualifications
- Level III Educational Assistants License required.
- Functional knowledge of job related duties.
- Provide necessary health, hygiene, and mobility related assistance to students.
- Free from physical limitations, which would interfere with any required lifting duties (students, equipment, etc.)
- Ability to perform essential functions and task requirements noted on the job description.
Responsibilities
- Assist Special Education students in classroom and activities.
- Provide health, hygiene and mobility support as needed.
- Support lifting and transfer of students as required by duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Skills
Job description
Belen Consolidated School District La Merced Elementary - Belen, New Mexico Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Belen Consolidated School District
Job ID: 5929263
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Special Ed Instructional Assistant
LaMerced Elementary
2026-2027 School Year
Qualifications:
- Level III Educational Assistants License required
- Functional knowledge of job related duties
- Provide necessary health, hygiene, and mobility related assistance to students
- Free from physical limitations, which would interfere with any required lifting duties (students, equipment, etc.) associated with delivering services to special education students
- Ability to perform essential functions and task requirements noted on the job description
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.84 to $21.68 Per Hour
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- David Ryan , Principal
- La Merced Elementary
- Phone: 505-966-2101
- Email: ryand@beleneagles.org
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