Educational Assistant - Tier 3

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Short-term posting for the 2026–2027 school year at Enchanted Hills Elementary School, identified as a 190-day contract. The posting also refers to the job title as Educational Assistant/Substitute. Tier 3 Educational Assistants work in a social communications classroom, a district-approved behavioral program, a district-approved cross-categorical program, or a district-approved CBI program. Tier 3 staff may assist with students’ personal and daily living needs and may be expected to work with students through their lunch period. Rio Rancho Public Schools requires Educational Assistants to hold a New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 K–12 Educational Assistant License. Applicants qualifying for a Level 3 license must provide transcripts from a credentialing college or university or pass a paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS. A New Mexico Public Education Department Substitute License is also required or must be obtainable. Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular or special education classrooms, assist librarians, the school nurse or other professionals, or monitor and manage the school workroom. Work hours are determined by the school district and individual schools within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Applicants must attach transcripts from each credentialing college or university, or, if they have no college credits, a high school diploma or GED certificate.

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.
For Level 3 licensure, provide transcripts from a credentialing college or university or pass the RRPS-administered paraprofessional exam.
Attach transcripts from each credentialing college or university, or, if there are 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, catheter equipment care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transportation and transfers, and other daily living activities.
Assist teachers and ancillary staff in implementing each student's goals and objectives.
Assist in 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 provided for in the negotiated agreement, and other school activities.
Follow applicable professional ethics requirements, RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct, rules, directives, regulations, board policies, and local, state, and federal regulations; uphold and enforce them.
Perform clerical duties for teachers.
Perform substitute duties as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned based on district needs during the employment term.