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Educational Assistant - Special Ed Cross Cat

Job in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listing for: Albuquerque Public Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED CROSS CAT

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – SPECIAL ED CROSS CAT

Join to apply for the EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – SPECIAL ED CROSS CAT role at Albuquerque Public Schools
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Job Status:
Open

Posting Number:
School Year:
Calendar:
Traditional

Location:

460: VAN BUREN MS

Job Description

Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.

Essential Functions
  • Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
  • Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.
  • Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.
  • Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students.
  • Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.
  • Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.
  • Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.
  • Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher.
  • Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher.
  • Trains students in self-help skills including eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management and academic skills.
  • Assists with custodial skills of students including lifting, positioning and adaptive equipment maintenance using established procedures.
  • Escorts students to other locations on campus and off campus with the approval of classroom teacher.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
  • Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Experience with educational equipment preferred.
Requirements

All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, and must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.

NCLB requirements are:

  • 48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test
Contact Information

Contact:
Laura Valdez at  / Laura.

Valdez

Apply Online

Apply .edu, APS Jobs, Classified Application. In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

Additional Info

Salary: G1 Salary schedule
Days: 189

Hours:

6.5

Start Date:

ASAP

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Education and Training

Industries:
Education Administration Programs

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