Educational Assistant / Paraprofessional (Full-Time) - $25 an hour

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Job Post – Educational Assistant / Paraprofessional (Full-Time)

Location: Los Alamos, NM
Start Date: August 5, 2025
End Date: May 29, 2026
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week
Type: Onsite Only
Number of Openings: 10
Pay Rate: $25/hour (W2 Contract)

We are urgently hiring 10 full-time Educational Assistants / Paraprofessionals to support classrooms across elementary, middle, and high school levels in Los Alamos, NM for the 2025–2026 school year. These roles involve direct student support in inclusion and resource settings, working with students who have significant disabilities and behavioral challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students in academic and behavioral areas

  • Assist teachers in both general and special education classrooms

  • Provide one-on-one and small group support

  • Implement de-escalation and engagement strategies

  • Help students learn letter names, sounds, and foundational skills

  • Collaborate with school teams to ensure consistent support

  • Participate in additional training as needed (CPI, Braille, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

  • Previous school-based experience is a must

  • High School Diploma

  • Reliable transportation

  • Valid New Mexico driver’s license

  • Ability to obtain:

    • Educational Assistant License

    • Substitute Teacher License

  • CPR and First Aid training is a plus

  • Must be a team player and available to start by August 5, 2025

Interview Screening – Candidates Must Be Prepared to Answer:

  1. What is your experience working with students?

  2. What disabilities/behaviors have you worked with?

  3. What do you see as your role in supporting the classroom teacher?

  4. What are a few ways you motivate students?

  5. How would you help a student in learning letter names and sounds?

  6. How do you deescalate students who are exhibiting poor behaviors during instruction?

  7. Are you willing to participate in additional trainings (e.g., CPI, Braille)?

APPLY NOW – Call Victoria Galimore at 678-201-4662 or email [email protected] to apply and begin the interview process today!

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