Job Title: Special Education 1 on 1 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 teacher
• Assist in planning and implementing strategies tailored to student needs
• Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials
• Guide independent study, remedial, and enrichment work
• Supervise students during transitions, drills, recess, and field trips, including on school transportation
• Maintain classroom displays and bulletin boards
• Assist with attendance, grading, and classroom organization
• Support students with daily routines such as lunch, cleanup, and toileting
• Communicate student progress or concerns to the teacher
• Adhere to all NMPED and district training requirements
• Demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to all district and state educational standards

Qualifications:

• 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 completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 3 NM Educational Assistant License
• AA in Early Childhood Development or willingness to earn 6 credits per academic year toward completion

Additional 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 environment
• Support completion of classwork and reinforce learning as directed by teachers
• Monitor student attendance, assignments, and progress
• Maintain communication with teachers and administrators regarding student behavior and needs
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions
• Ensure student safety and adherence to school policies
• Assist with student transitions and schedule adjustments as necessary
• Maintain classroom order and model appropriate conduct
• Flexible schedule to support smooth transitions of students in and out of ISS

Preferred 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 needs
• Assist with physical care tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, or mobility
• Support instructional activities under the direction of the Special Education Teacher
• Accompany the student during transitions, field trips, and school activities; including on school transportation
• Support student in developing positive relationships and independence
• Maintain open communication with teachers and ancillary providers
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including assistance with sanitization tasks
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and assist in moving students up to 140 lbs. as needed
• May 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 reaching
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs; occasional up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to typical classroom conditions, cleaning materials, and outdoor environments
• Must maintain appropriate hearing and vision (corrected acceptable)
• Occasional exposure to noise, sunlight, or public interaction

Requirements While Performing Job:

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Vision Demand and Capabilities

Hearing Demands and Capabilities

This position will be paid according to the Educational Assistant Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FhHAuNOmW6a-FMKMDrBXVAzyVVXitBWR/view

(salary will be adjusted for part time FTE)

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:

Special Education Classroom

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):

Academic Year

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:

Building Administrator /Special Education Teacher

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

*** IF CHOSEN, APPLICANT MAY NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR