Life Skills Educational Assistant PAES

Aztec Municipal School District Park Avenue Elementary School – Aztec, New Mexico.

This job is also posted in Aztec Municipal School District.

Job : 3892838

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Educational Assistant

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide staff support in an educational environment, with emphasis on providing support to teachers, staff and students. Position generally works with children individually in providing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities. Incumbents assist teachers with all other facets of school activities. Essential functions as outlined herein are performed according to the needs of the assigned teacher(s).

Performs related work as directed.

Reports to: Building Principal

• Current Level III license or eligible for Level III Educational Assistant License
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and effectively attend to the needs of school age children; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Additional hours training preferred.
• Must complete a fingerprint background check

• Knowledge of Data Driven Instructional Practices and Professional Learning Communities

• Assist students and teachers in classrooms
• Work with students to reinforce skills initially taught by the teacher
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work of individual and small groups of students
• Assist with appropriate student assessments
• Maintain records of services rendered to individual students
• Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with the classroom teacher
• Keep the teacher/coordinator updated on the progress of students
• Other duties as assigned

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

This position supervises the following positions:
None

Due to the sensitive nature of this position, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please see Qualifications.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to assist with preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers and community.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with abstract variables.

• Ability to teach others, work with people and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting…