Special Education Instructional Assistant - Life Skills
- Pay
- $18 – $24 per hour
- Location
- Carlsbad, NM
- Listed
- Today
Pay Range
$18-$24/hourly
About the role
Special Education Instructional Assistant-Life Skills | Full-Time | Carlsbad, NM | In-Person
About the Role
We're hiring full-time Special Education Instructional Assistants to support K-5 students in a Life Skills (low-incidence) classroom in Carlsbad, NM. You'll work alongside the classroom teacher to help students build communication, daily living, social, and early academic skills in a structured, supportive environment. It's meaningful, hands-on work where you'll see your impact on students' growth and independence every day.
What You'll Do
- Support K-5 students one-on-one and in small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher
- Help students build communication, self-care, daily living, and social skills
- Reinforce early academic skills like reading, math, and fine motor activities
- Follow IEP goals and behavior plans, and help track student progress
- Use visual supports, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement to build independence
- Help with personal care needs such as toileting, feeding, and mobility as needed
- Support students during transitions, lunch, recess, and specials
- Keep students safe and work closely with teachers, therapists, and school staff
Must Have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years old
- New Mexico Level 3 Educational Assistant license (NMPED), or willingness to get one within 90 days of hire
- One of the following to qualify for the Level 3 license: ParaPro Assessment score of 457+ ParaEducator test score of 70% in each section Passing Praxis Core scores in reading, writing, and math 48+ college semester hours with the required 15-credit mix Associate's degree with the required 15-credit mix Bachelor's degree or higher
- NMPED background check and fingerprinting
Preferred
Experience in life skills / low-incidence classrooms preferred. Candidates without the Level 3 license may be considered if they are willing to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Why Join Us
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Supportive and collaborative school-based environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with unique needs
- Work alongside experienced special education professionals as part of a dedicated classroom team
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs - and deserves - to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Point Quest Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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