Educational Assistant - Kinder

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rio Rancho Public Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant/Substitute for a short-term position at Enchanted Hills Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. The posting identifies this as a 190-day contract. Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular or special education classrooms, libraries, the school nurse, other professionals, or the school workroom. The role supports teachers and other staff in delivering instruction, supervising students, addressing student needs, and carrying out school activities. Assignments may include duties involving personal care and daily living activities, depending on the placement and tier. Work hours are determined by the school district and individual schools within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 Educational Assistant License, applicants must provide transcripts from a credentialing college or university or pass a paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS.
Submit one transcript from each credentialing college or university, or, if the applicant has no college credits, 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 with transferring students.
Assist with student care, which may include feeding, cleaning, diapering, caring for catheter equipment, 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 playgrounds, in cafeterias, 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, and uphold and enforce applicable rules, directives, regulations, policies, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform clerical duties for teachers.
Perform substitute duties as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned based on District needs during the employment term.