Kindergarten Educational Assistant at Sierra Vista Primary

Date:

April 1, 2026

Position:

Kindergarten Educational Assistant at Sierra Vista Primary

Qualifications:

• Level 3 NM Public Education Department Educational Assistant License or eligibility.
• 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/ParaEducator exam.
• Successful experience working with Tier II SAT and special needs students is an advantage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of explicit research-based instruction in reading and math.
• Experience with de-escalation strategies preferred.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work in a cooperative working environment.
• Possesses strong reading, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Responsibilities:
• Assists with intervention students individually or in small groups.
• Works productively as part of a team.
• Physical requirements as outlined below;

1. Sitting Tasks: Sitting is an occasional requirement 10% of the time.

2. Walking Tasks: Walking is a frequent requirement up to 90%of the time.

3. Standing Tasks: standing is a frequent requirement up to 85 to 90% of the time.

4. Sprinting/Running Tasks: Sprinting/running is an occasional requirement, example: in case of emergency.

5. Flexibility:

a) Bending or twisting at the neck is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

b) Bending or twisting at the trunk is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

c) Reaching above the head is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

d) Reaching forward is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

e) Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

6. Use Of Arms & Hands

a) Manual dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

b) Finger dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

7. Lifting 10 - 25 Pounds

a) Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

b) Lifting above the shoulders is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

c) Lifting above the waist is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

d) Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

8. Lifting 26 - 50 Pounds

a) Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 50% of the time.

b) Lifting items above the shoulders is an occasional but essential requirement.

c) Lifting items above the waist is a frequent requirement.

d) Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement.

9. Lifting 50 - 75 Pounds

a) Lifting over 50 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement.

10. Pushing & Pulling

a) Pushing and pulling 75 pounds an occasional requirement up to 10% of the time.

b) Pushing and pulling 50 - 75 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 20% of the time.

c) Pushing and pulling 25 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.

11. Carrying Tasks:

a) Carrying of items that weigh between 25 - 50 pounds is a daily requirement.

12. Use Of Protective Equipment:

a) Protective equipment may be required as necessary for eye, ear, hands, head, feet, and face protection.

Contract Period:

2025-2026 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:

Jennifer Lockner, Principal, Sierra Vista Primary

locknerj@ruidososchools.org

199 White Mountain Drive

Ruidoso, NM 88345

(575) 258-6387

~OR~

Human Resources

HR@ruidososchools.org

200 Horton Circle

Ruidoso, NM 88345

(575) 630-7002

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:

Following an initial screening of application materials, selected candidates will receive interview appointments.

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.