Title I Reading Educational Assistant - Grand Heights Early Childhood Center

Student Loan Repayment Assistance 

80% of Medical/Dental Insurance Premiums Paid by the District

DATE POSTED:  April 7, 2025

BEGINNING DATE:  August 4, 2025

Job Description:  Title I Reading Educational Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 Educational Assistant License

Requires Associate’s Degree, 48 hours college credit, or Passage of ParaPro Assessment

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, compassion, and adaptability in working with diverse student needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support students with reading difficulties.
• Assist in the implementation of special reading instruction.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction as needed.
• Monitor and assist with students' behavioral and social development.
• Utilize positive behavior reinforcement strategies.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and transportation if necessary.
• Assist in collecting data for progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to support student learning.
• Set up and organize classroom materials, prepare instructional activities, and maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Sufficient vision and hearing abilities to monitor student behavior and academic progress.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a school setting, including classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other campus areas.
• Exposure to various student behaviors, including potential physical aggression.
• May require attending field trips, school events, or community outings with students.

HOW TO APPLY:  Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position.  Provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, contact number, and email address.  Resume and reference letters are optional.  Current employees of the Artesia Public Schools may apply as an INTERNAL applicant.

REQUIREMENTS:  The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Report

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.  If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition.  The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.

*REFERENCE'S EMAIL ADDRESSES REQUIRED*