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Instructional Assistant

Gadsden Independent School District (NM) - DESERT

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Occupation:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Location:

Sunland Park, NM - 88063

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/05/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Governmentjobs.com

Web Site:

www.governmentjobs.com

Job #: 5471275-0

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Job Description

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•Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we've encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months. If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor. Thank you for your understanding. Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses. Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual. Gracias por su comprensión. Job Description

•Attention to all instructional assistant applicants

•To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Passing score on the ParaPro exam (457) or Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours). Under the supervision of the teacher or Related Staff direct and implement IEP related activities of students. To assure the safety and well-being of students in Special Education classes and in any activities related to student learning. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist in classroom management routines. Accompanies the teacher on home visits, as necessary. Under the supervision of the teacher, direct IEP related activities of students. Under the supervision of the teacher, prepare classroom for activities. Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards. Keep equipment/materials used by students clean and in good condition. Maintains a professional working relationship with employees and students. Assists the teacher with all classroom activities. Assists the teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, in-class, feeding, personal care of students, bus loading and other school related activities. Participate in in-service activities. Ride special education bus as assigned. Assists with the physical training and care of students with disabilities: exercises, putting into/removing from wheelchairs, diaper changes, bathing, etc. as directed by the IEP, teacher or related staff. Assists with monitoring/documentation of behavior and implementation of behavioral interventions and care of students with disabilities as directed by the IEP, teacher or related staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. 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. Capable of lifting children as needed. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of 48 semester hours of academic credit that includes 15 semester hours in language arts, reading, writing, mathematics or professional education (earned from a nationally or regionally accredited college/university) or Passage of Educational Assistant Assessment (ParaPro, ParaEducator, and Basic Skills).

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Need to meet NCLB requirements of Highly Qualified. We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. Employer Gadsden Independent School District (NM) Department

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