Ed Asst - Educational (16-107)

Alamogordo Public Schools – Education Assistant position at the specified school location.

About the Role

To assist with a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment, and provide direct instructional support to students per the request of the teacher and principal to ensure students take full advantage of the effective instructional program and available resource materials provided by the school district.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom operations to maintain an organized and effective learning environment.
• Provide direct instructional assistance to students as directed by the teacher and principal.
• Operate standard office and audiovisual equipment.
• Perform data-entry and word-processing tasks (Google Workspace or MS Office).
• Write clear, concise notes, memos, or simple correspondence.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA.
• Perform essential job functions, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Learn and apply new instructional strategies, assessment tools, and behavior-support techniques.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 48 college credits (preferred).
• Ability to obtain Level III Assistant licensure (via appropriate college credits or passing a licensure test).
• Prior experience working with children or in a school setting (preferred).
• Basic computer proficiency, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to read and interpret routine classroom or program information.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and staff.

Benefits

• Nine-month contract (185 days per year).
• Placement on the Educational Assistant Salary Schedule.
• Work calendar subject to Board-approved revisions.

Schedule

Position available starting August 6, 2026. Open until filled (will not close before August 13, 2026).

Conditions of Employment

• Compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Completion of an Employee's Statement of Health and functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to assess job-related functions and fitness for duty.
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of background, criminal, and reference investigations.