2 SPED Teaching Assistant

Posted 8.17.26

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

2- Special Education Teaching Assistant

Primary Functions: To assist the regular/special education classroom teacher in carrying out daily instructional practices and methodologies that are effective and responsive to the cultural and educational needs of Mescalero Apache students.

Responsibilities:

Provides services and performs duties as assigned by the classroom teacher. Performs specific assigned duties and tasks in support of professional staff and educational activities. Assists with supervision of students and planning of school activities. Assists the teacher by providing pre -arranged basic instruction for small groups or individual students. Assists in supervising playground and recreat ional activities. Will supervise students in classroom during brief absences of the teacher. Assists the teacher in the preparation of recreational and playground activities. (Elementary) Provides assistance to teacher on matters related to Apache culture and language. May be asked to substitute. Keeps current with technical advances at MAS. Duties/assignments may change to meet the needs of the school due to unforeseen circumstances Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal. Key Relatio nships:

Reports to the classroom teacher in which he/she is assigned during the school year. Interacts daily with the classroom teacher and students. Will, from time to time, interact with other teaching assistants, other teachers, administration and com munity members. Interacts with parent groups, community groups and other committees that have some relationship or connection with the school. Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required and an Associate of Arts Degree in E ducation is preferred. Valid NMPED Educatio nal Assistants License Level II will have 1 year to obtain from DOH. Must be able to interact well with others. Must be able to follow directions and be punctual Must have reliable transportation. Ability to commu nicate with students and others. Ability to work independently. Must be computer literate Ability to provide clear instruction to students when required. Ability to work with and interact positively with students, teachers and parents. Previous experience working with students is recommended. Able to demonstrate competency in working successfully with people in different settings; has ability to effectively communicate with people. Knowledge of the Mescalero Apache people and their culture. Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment. Will be required to pass drug test upon employment, then randomly selected. Must be able to follow all school policies and procedures. Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin or other non -merit factors.

Term of Employment:

Nine -month contract

Salary:

Placement on Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule

Working Conditions:

Work is accomplished within a school environment Work could be stressful at times depending on the behavior of students or the type of work expected. There may be occasional after -school work requiring extra hours beyond the regular school day. There is at times, a lot of standing and walking required. There is an expectation of lifting of objects that may be over 50 pounds.

Applications will be a ccepted until Monday August 31 , 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.

• ALL positions require background checks and clearance from any criminal charges prior to employment.
• Note: any felonious or any of two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions will disqualify applicant from employment.
• All positions require initial drug testing upon hire, then random monthly drug testing.
• Selection for employment will be based on the Mescalero Apache T ribal Ordinance 06 -02.

Applications available at the MAS Administration or on our website: maschiefs.org Applications can be returned by mail, fax to 575 -464-0053 or email ed: priscilla.kadayso@mescalero.org