Job Title: Educational Assistant Summary: Assists teachers in achieving instructional goals by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce classroom learning and promote student development. Essential Functions:Reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacherAssist in planning and implementing strategies tailored to student needsOperate and care for instructional equipment and materialsGuide independent study, remedial, and enrichment workSupervise students during transitions, drills, recess, and field trips, including on school transportationMaintain classroom displays and bulletin boardsAssist with attendance, grading, and classroom organizationSupport students with daily routines such as lunch, cleanup, and toiletingCommunicate student progress or concerns to the teacherAdhere to all NMPED and district training requirementsDemonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to all district and state educational standardsQualifications:Level 1 NM Educational Assistant License (must advance to a Level 3 within 90 days of hire)Pre-K Educational Assistants: AA in Early Childhood Development or willingness to earn 6 credits per academic year toward completionPreferred Qualifications:Level 3 NM Educational Assistant LicenseAA in Early Childhood Development or willingness to earn 6 credits per academic year toward completionAdditional Details: In-School Suspension Summary: Provides a structured, supportive learning environment for students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS), ensuring continuity of instruction and promoting responsible behavior. Essential Functions, additional to those above:Supervise students assigned to ISS and maintain a positive, productive environmentSupport completion of classwork and reinforce learning as directed by teachersMonitor student attendance, assignments, and progressMaintain communication with teachers and administrators regarding student behavior and needsUphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactionsEnsure student safety and adherence to school policiesAssist with student transitions and schedule adjustments as necessaryMaintain classroom order and model appropriate conductFlexible schedule to support smooth transitions of students in and out of ISSPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with behavior support strategies and restorative practices Additional Details: Special Education 1:1 Educational Assistant Summary: Provides individualized support to a student with disabilities to promote academic, social, and physical development, ensuring access to the least restrictive learning environment.Essential Functions, additional to those above:Provide one-on-one assistance to a designated student with physical, behavioral, or cognitive needsAssist with physical care tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, or mobilitySupport instructional activities under the direction of the Special Education TeacherAccompany the student during transitions, field trips, and school activities; including on school transportationSupport student in developing positive relationships and independenceMaintain open communication with teachers and ancillary providersMaintain a clean and safe environment, including assistance with sanitization tasksOccasionally lift up to 50 lbs
and assist in moving students up to 140 lbs. as neededMay be required to complete Suburban Transportation Training and transport student(s) to and from a different location.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of special education instructional and behavioral strategies WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing: 60%Walking: 35%Sitting: 5%Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reachingFrequent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs; occasional up to 50 lbsExposure to typical classroom conditions, cleaning materials, and outdoor environmentsMust maintain appropriate hearing and vision (corrected acceptable)Occasional exposure to noise, sunlight, or public interaction Standing60%Inside95%Walking35%Outside5%Sitting5% Total100% 100%Requirements While Performing Job:Physical ActivityDaily: Yes/NoDescriptionTwist: WaistYes WristYes Neck/ShoulderYes Stoop, bendYes Squat, kneel or crawlYes Repetitive motions of hands or wristsYes RunYes Climb ladders, stairs, or equipmentYes Ride equipmentNo Walk on uneven terrainYes Fine finger dexterityYes Manual dexterityYes Reaching above shouldersYes Reaching at shoulder heightYes Reaching below shouldersYes Other Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weightNo. of lbs
from the floorPushPullLiftCarryFrequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while0-25 XXDaily26-50 XX Weekly51-150 XX Above 150 No. of lbs from chest high 0-25 XXWeekly26-50 XXOnce in a while51-150 Above 150 No. of lbs.
over head 0-25 X X Once in a while26-50 51-150 Above 150 Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others YesCold/heat of outside workYes Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas Contact with the publicYesDampness Electrical Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners High work spaces Machine noiseYesRadiation SunYesVibration Protective equipment required Vision Demand and CapabilitiesNormal night vision Normal depth perceptionX Normal depth visionXNormal color visionXRed/Green/Amber color visionX Uncorrected Vision Corrected VisionXHearing Demands and CapabilitiesHearing essentially normalXSome high tone loss Significant high tone loss Low tone loss Other requirements: Corrected hearingX This position will be paid according to the Educational Assistant Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FhHAuNOmW6a-FMKMDrBXVAzyVVXitBWR/view PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:Special Education ClassroomTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):Academic YearEVALUATION PERFORMED BY:Building Administrator /Special Education TeacherSocorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety. *** Chosen applicant may need to reapply for permanent position at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year