Educational Assistant General Education Barranca

Job Description

Visa sponsorship is not available

New Mexico Public Educational Department Licensure (NM PED)

This position requires NM PED licenses. Applicants will pay applicable fees by credit card or debit card. A $50.00 fee applies if both licenses are applied within the same online licensure application; a total of $100.00 applies if applied separately. Los Alamos Public Schools Human Resources will provide all necessary information to apply for the licensure.

$19.13 Hourly Rate

0.5 FTE, 17.5‑hour week

Contract:
August 4, 2026 — May 28, 2027 (191 work days)

Under general supervision, provide responsible assistance in preparation of educational materials, set up demonstrations for classroom lectures, assist and tutor students, perform clerical duties for assigned instructor, and complete various tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

• Provide assistance in the preparation of materials for educational instructors; set up demonstrations, materials, and equipment for classroom lectures; promote a positive learning environment.
• Provide tutoring and other assistance to students in a variety of areas; interpret and explain detailed instructions; monitor student progress and report to instructors.
• Assist the teacher in evaluating students; assist in preparing teaching materials and learning activities; proofread and mark student papers; provide updates on student progress.
• Review student assignments, correct homework; as directed, administer tests to students and complete lesson plans.
• Oversee classroom activities in the absence of an instructor and during recess, lunch and other special events; assist in maintaining classroom and school disciplinary procedures.
• Perform record‑keeping activities; take attendance and maintain attendance records; fill out forms and applications as required.
• Respond to various questions and inquiries from students and parents on routine issues; refer students to instructors for complex questions and issues.
• Design, implement and maintain instructional and informational materials; tutor students in the creation of project materials and reports.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks supporting assigned instructor; take roll call and keep student attendance records; duplicate materials; assemble notebooks and handouts; return reviewed homework assignments, reports and tests to students.
• Perform custodial duties in the classroom to maintain a clean and safe environment; clean desks, tables and chairs; set up and assemble materials for projects.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, copier, fax or other equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established for the work area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Operations, services and activities of an instructional program; student instructional and tutorial techniques; principles and concepts of assigned academic subject matter; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including computers and supporting word‑processing and spreadsheet applications; theories and concepts of early childhood development; methods and techniques used in assessing student programs; general goals and purpose of education programs; discipline strategies; principles and procedures of record keeping;
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

• Provide support to instructors and students to promote a positive learning environment.
• Provide responsible assistance in the preparation of materials and lessons.
• Provide assistance and tutor students in an assigned area; monitor student progress and confer with instructors.
• Administer, correct, and record test results.
• Work with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ages and academic abilities.
• Serve as liaison among students, tutors and instructors.
• Perform a variety of clerical functions in support of the assigned instructor.
• Respond to a variety of requests from students and teachers.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Operate various office equipment including computers, copiers,…