Education Assistant, ASE East

Position Type:Support Staff/Special Education AssistantDate Posted:1/22/2026Location:Albuquerque School of ExcellenceDate Available:07/27/2026Closing Date:04/06/2026Position: Education Assistant, at current ASE-East location, 13201 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112Purpose- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students with special needs in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls or supervising recess to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.Essential Job Functions- Assists and guides assigned student to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.- Works with assigned students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure assigned students are on task.- Assists assigned students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising student lunch, bus/pick-up duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.- Accompanies assigned students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.- Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials, as needed.- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in students' education.- Assists assigned students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement in IEP objectives, etc.- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.- Assist assigned students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.Additional Duties:- Assists Counselors, Special Education staff or building administration, with behavioral interventions to protect assigned students from harming themselves or others, as needed.- Performs any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Equipment- Uses standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.Travel Requirements- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with assigned student with special needs.- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor, as required.- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards- Works in standard office, classroom, playground and school building environments.- Ability to physically restrain students using CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training techniques (training provided).- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.Qualifications Profile- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:- High School diploma or equivalent.- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of Paraprofessional (PRAXIS) examination, as required by the NMPED for a Level 3 Education Assistant.- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.FLSA Status: Non-exempt