Special Education Assistant - Ruidoso Middle School

Date:

July 17, 2026

Position:

Special Education Assistant at Ruidoso Middle School

Qualifications:

• 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 or ParaEducator (457).
• NM Public Education Department Educational Level 3 Assistant License or eligibility.
• Successful experience working with Tier II SAT and special needs students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of explicit research-based instruction in reading and math.
• Experience with de-escalation strategies preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work in a cooperative working environment.
• Possesses strong reading, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with special education students individually or in small groups.
• Works productively as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned

Contract Period:

2026-27 school year

Start Date:

August 2026

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:

Anthony Bastine, Principal at Ruidoso Middle School

124 Warrior Drive

Ruidoso, NM 88345

bastinea@ruidososchools.org

(575)630-7801

~Or~

Dr. Melvina Torres, Director of Special Education

torresm@ruidososchools.org

199 White Mountain Drive

Ruidoso, NM 88345

(575)630-7015

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:

Selected applicants will be interviewed following an initial screening of application materials submitted.

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.