Substitute Teacher or Substitute Educational Assistant

Revised: July 2026 SUBSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT SPA License Status: Licensed/Contract

SPA Probation: One Year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Campus Administrator

Supervises: None

Salary Schedule: Per Substitute Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: Substitute Educational Assistants serve at will, are not employed for any specific length of time and have no property rights in their employment. Job Goal: Carry out the responsibilities of the educational assistant assigned to the teacher(s) of record on a temporary basis by providing aide that creates a safe, positive, and effective learning environment that supports student achievement and well-being. Ensure continuity of instruction and classroom operations while serving as a flexible assistance resource to meet school needs as assigned by administration.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Must be eligible for or currently hold a valid New Mexico Substitute Teaching License
3. Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and school staff.
4. Outstanding verbal, written communication and organizational skills

Job Duties

1. Cooperate in the implementation of the District program of instruction.
2. Implement a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and LCPS Board of Education goals and objectives.
3. Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
4. Utilize clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
5. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
6. Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to

Revised: July 2026 achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide.

7. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
8. Meets and supports assigned classes in the location and at times designated.
9. Cooperate with other staff and support personnel in helping students with health attitude, learning and behavioral issues.
10. Maintain a safe environment for student learning.
11. Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of district inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
12. Exhibit professionalism by maintaining good attendance and adhering to established work schedule.
13. Comply with the Code of Ethics, administrative directives, board policy, state and federal statutes and rules and regulations.
14. Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Las Cruces Public Schools.
15. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.
16. Safeguard the confidentiality of information pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable state and federal statutes.
17. Evenings and weekend work may be required.
18. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK TOOLS Various machines and equipment including but not limited to computer, telephone, instructional technology.

WORKER TRAITS-Aptitudes

1. Verbal ability required to understand oral and written instructions
2. Motor coordination required to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers when operating machines and equipment essential to the job
3. Manual and finger dexterity required to operate machines and equipment precisely and rapidly
4. For further information regarding worker traits, please see attached job analysis

EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

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Revised: July 2026

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