Educational Assistant - Tier 3

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rio Rancho Public Schools is hiring a Tier 3 Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026–2027 school year at Enchanted Hills Elementary School. This is a short-term, 190-day contract. Tier 3 assistants work in a social communications classroom, a district-approved behavioral program, cross-categorical program, or CBI program. The role may include supporting students with daily living and personal-care needs, and assistants may be expected to work with students through their lunch period. Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular or special education classrooms, or to assist librarians, the school nurse, other professionals, or the school workroom. They support teachers and ancillary staff in preparing and delivering instruction, carrying out student goals and objectives, and supervising students. The position may also include clerical tasks and substitute duties. Employees may be assigned other duties according to district needs during their employment.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers and professionals with the preparation and/or delivery of instructional materials.
Assist with one-on-one and small-group activities.
Assist in transferring students.
Assist with student care needs, which may include feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transportation and transfers, and other daily living activities.
Assist teachers and ancillary staff in implementing goals and objectives for each student.
Assist with managing or redirecting students who may be disruptive or combative.
Help supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, restrooms, and hallways.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training as required by the negotiated agreement, and other school activities.
Comply with the state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct; uphold and enforce applicable rules, directives, regulations, policies, and laws.
Perform clerical duties for teachers.
Perform substitute duties as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned based on district needs during the term of employment.