Educational Assistant - Special Education Tier 3

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a job posting for the 2026-2027 School Year at Colinas del Norte Elementary. This is a 190-day contract position for an Educational Assistant/Substitute with Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS). RRPS requires all Educational Assistants to hold a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License through the New Mexico Public Education Department. To qualify for a Level 3 License, applicants must provide transcripts from a credentialing college or university, or pass a paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS. The position involves working in a social communications classroom, a District-approved behavioral program, a District-approved cross-categorical program, or a District-approved CBI program. This role may include assisting in caring for student needs such as feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting in wheelchairs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with other daily living activities. Tier 3 Educational Assistants are identified by the Executive Director of Special Services and may be expected to work with students through their lunch period.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License
Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Substitute License
Transcripts from a credentialing college or university, or pass a paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS

Responsibilities

Assisting teachers and professionals with preparation and/or delivery of instructional material
Assisting in one-on-one and small group activities
Assisting in transferring students
Assisting in caring for student needs: May include such duties as feeding, cleaning, diapering, caring for catheter equipment (connecting, emptying, reconnecting catheter bag), toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting in wheelchairs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with other daily living activities
Assisting teacher and ancillary staff in implementing goals and objectives for each student
Assisting in management/re-direction of students who may be disruptive or combative
Assisting with supervision of students on the playground, cafeteria, restrooms, and hallways
Participating in staff meetings, in-service training as per negotiated agreement, other school activities
Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
Performing clerical duties for teachers
Performing substitute duties as assigned
Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the District during the term of employment