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Ruidoso Middle School

Special Education Assistant - Ruidoso Middle School

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Ruidoso, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,585 / year median in New Mexico

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Special Education Assistant - Ruidoso Middle School Ruidoso Municipal Schools Ruidoso Middle School - Ruidoso, New Mexico This job is also posted in Ruidoso Municipal Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5880437

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Date:

August 14, 2026

Position:

Special Education Assistant at Ruidoso Middle School

Qualifications:

AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 of those credits being in LA(3hrs), math(3hrs), writing (3hrs), and (6 hrs. in any of the following four content) reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education; or passing score on ParaPro or ParaEducator (457). NM Public Education Department Educational Level 3 Assistant License or eligibility. Successful experience working with Tier II SAT and special needs students. Demonstrates knowledge of explicit research-based instruction in reading and math. Experience with de-escalation strategies preferred. Bilingual preferred. Demonstrates a willingness to work in a cooperative working environment. Possesses strong reading, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

Assists with special education students individually or in small groups. Works productively as part of a team. Other duties as assigned

Contract Period:

2026-27 school year

Start Date:

As soon as practicable

Salary:

Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule

Application Process:

Application available online at https://ruidoso.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx or for more information contact: Anthony Bastine, Principal at Ruidoso Middle School 124 Warrior Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345 bastinea@ruidososchools.org (575)630-7801 ~Or~ Dr. Melvina Torres, Director of Special Education torresm@ruidososchools.org 199 White Mountain Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575)630-7015

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:

Selected applicants will be interviewed following an initial screening of application materials submitted. Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required