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Farmington Area Public Schools

ECSE Para

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $45,760/yr

Posted: 07/21/2026

Location: Farmington, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/17/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$68,028 / year median in New Mexico

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Job Description

JobID:

8685

Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted:

7/21/2026

Location:

Tiger Legacy & Learning Center (TLLC)

Date Available:

08/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Description:

ECSE Para Location - TLLC 30 hrs/week $22.00/hr

Summary:

Provide assistance to teachers in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce motor, academic, social, self-care or communication skills under the direction of the teacher. Assisting the teacher(s) in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on understanding of students needs, interests and abilities. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional need. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, and positioning.

INTERESTED PARAPROFESSIONALS SHOULD APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Qualifications:

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience working with children, work experience in educational setting preferred. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and AA degree or 60 semester college credits or pass the para pro test. Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement located at 24-26 Paraprofessional Contract Benefits include: Sick and personal leave, health and dental eligible, and, 5 paid holidays See attached Job Description for detailed knowledge, skills and abilities required. Attachment(s): Special ed 9-2017.pdf