Educational Assistant- Kindergarten Tier 1

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rio Rancho Public Schools is hiring a Tier 1 Educational Assistant/Substitute for kindergarten at Joe Harris Elementary School for a short-term 2026–2027 school-year assignment under a 190-day contract. Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular or special education classrooms, or to assist librarians, the school nurse, other professionals, or the school workroom. The role supports instructional activities and student needs, with additional duties assigned according to district needs during employment. RRPS requires Educational Assistants to hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License and 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.

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, provide transcripts from a credentialing college or university or pass the paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS.
Attach one transcript from each credentialing college or university, or, if no college credits have been earned, a copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers and professionals with preparing and/or delivering instructional materials.
Assist with one-on-one and small-group activities.
Assist in transferring students and, where assigned, support student care needs and daily living activities.
Assist teachers and ancillary staff in implementing goals and objectives for each student.
Help manage or redirect students who may be disruptive or combative.
Assist with supervision of 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 New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession, RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct, and applicable rules, directives, policies, and regulations.
Perform clerical duties for teachers.
Perform substitute duties as assigned.
Perform other duties based on district needs during the term of employment.