One on One Educational Assistant

deming public schools, ruben s. Torres elementary school – deming, new mexico

job : 5369340

Final date to receive applications: posted until filled

posted: sep 10, 2025 6:00 am (utc)

starting date: immediately

one on one educational assistant (male preferred)

beginning date: 25‑26 school year

salary: grade 14e step 1

application
:

in‑district: letter of interest through talented recruit & hire website

out‑of‑district: complete an application through the talented recruit & hire website

Final date to receive applications: until filled

applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following and a complete application on file to be eligible for the position:

• associate’s degree or
• 48 specific college credit hours as listed by nm state statute or
• passing of the paraprofessional test (which will be scheduled after a person is offered the position)

provides instructional and/or general clerical assistance to teachers with special education students in the classroom, a computer lab, and on‑campus grounds.

• may be assigned a single special needs student to attend to and assist.
• accompanies students and adapts instructional materials to special student needs.
• may be assigned a single special needs student to attend to and assist.
• may be required to perform feeding, distributing, toilet assistance, diapering, wheelchair transfers, and pushing wheelchairs to classrooms according to their medical management plan.
• assists the special education teacher in the preparation of materials and activities for classroom instruction.
• assists small groups and individual students with classroom activities and activities.
• assists the teacher in maintaining a clean, attractive, and safe learning environment.
• accompanies students to a mainstream setting, translating between english and spanish.
• assists substitute teachers as needed.
• participates in staff meetings and in‑service training activities.
• assists teachers with general clerical work such as filing, photocopying, word processing and duplication of materials for classroom use.
• assists students in the classroom with reading, math, and other subjects.
• supervises children at recess, lunch and getting on and off the bus to ensure child safety and that each child is accounted for.
• assists students with classroom and homework assignments.
• relieves teachers for attending professional development activities.
• reports information about a child’s development and behavior to teachers.
• actively fosters positive relationships with all staff and the community.
• maintains the safety and security of students.
• performs related duties as assigned.

• educational and personal care needs of students with multiple needs.
• techniques, policies, and practices of child instruction.
• child discipline.
• emergency and safety procedures.
• policies and objectives of assigned programs.
• modern office practices and procedures.
• school site and assigned, policies, and procedures.
• basic principles and techniques of education.
• correct english usage.
• operation of modern office equipment including pc and related software.
• educational needs of students with multiple needs.

• adhere to district & federal ferpa policies and strict confidentiality.
• perform services required for assisting students with special needs.
• assist with student health care needs and personal hygiene.
• prepare a variety of records and reports.
• assist teachers in classroom education activities.
• supervise students at recess and entering and exiting buses.
• establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• operate a variety of modern office equipment.
• communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• understand and follow oral and written directions.
• perform routine clerical duties.

• high school diploma or ged certificate.
• educational coursework and prior classroom experience in special needs settings preferred.
• current crisis prevention intervention (cpi) certification required for position.

• ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• ability to write simple…