SY - Readvertised - Special Education Assistant; PCA - Elementary

Overview

Position Type:
Classified Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 1/9/2026

Location:

Red Rock Elementary School

Date Available:

SY

Closing Date: 01/23/2026

• Assist specialist/professional in delivering the educational plan and meeting the goals and objectives of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) to assigned student(s).
• Assist in implementing daily activity lesson plans and curriculum as developed in the IEP by appropriate specialist or professional.
• Assist teacher/professional in maintaining appropriate files and records; attach all supporting documentation; ensure confidentiality of all records and files.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes, and assistive technology.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch and field trips.
• Assist physically challenged student(s) with eating, dressing, personal hygiene and mobility functions when needed, e.g., in self-help, feeding and personal hygiene skills; in fine/gross motor skills; in adaptive competencies leading to independence.
• Assist in providing special medical needs of students.
• Provide close supervision for students with behavior problems in the classroom and supports the teacher's management system.
• Deliver educational services to children who are homebound due to health limitations, and/or distance from school, etc.
• Daily travel from site to site, and from home to home.
• Prepare regular and special diet meals; operate choppers, blenders, mixers, and other equipment; and make adjustments to regulate ovens, or other cooking equipment.
• Assist in serving meals, paying particular attention to portioning, garnishing and meeting Federal meal requirements on each meal served.
• Classroom management.
• Cultural diversities of the local area and the traditional Native American beliefs of students and families.
• Administer and provide emergency first aid services to children.
• Promote positive child behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Handle and maintain the records of students in a confidential manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Understand and respect the cultural diversities, and Native American traditional beliefs and practices, of students and their families.

• Experience:
  
  Some related experience including public contact is desirable.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Level I Educational Assistant License from the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Food Handler's Permit, if required.

• Office and Field environment.
• Travel from site to site.
• Exposure to human body fluids and cleaning and/or sterilization chemicals.

• On-site attendance is mandatory for this position
• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time
• Moderate to heavy lifting and repeated bending

Administrative notes:
All Applicants must upload a copy of your High School Diploma or equivalency. All Applicants must also upload copies of ALL college transcripts to verify hours.

Title:

Special Educational Assistant – Personal Care Assistant – Elementary

Work Location:

Red Rock Elementary School

Work Hours:

7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length: 194 Days

Minimum Salary: $26,778.00

Maximum Salary: $33,393.00

To provide technical and advanced assistance to assigned specialists or professionals in delivering the educational plan, and meeting the goals and objectives of the Individualized Educational…