Special Education Educational Assistant Tier 2

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Short Term position for the 2026-2027 School Year. It is a 190 Day Contract role. RioTECH 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 show transcripts from a credentialing college or university, or must pass a paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS. Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular education or special education classrooms, to assist librarians, the school nurse, other professionals, or to monitor and manage the school workroom. Primary duties include 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, and assisting in caring for student needs. This may include duties such as feeding, cleaning, diapering, caring for catheter equipment, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting in wheelchairs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with other daily living activities. The role also involves assisting teachers and ancillary staff in implementing goals and objectives for each student, assisting in management/re-direction of students who may be disruptive or combative, and assisting with supervision of students in various school areas. Participants are expected to attend staff meetings, in-service training, and other school activities. Employees must comply with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct, and uphold school board policies and regulations. Clerical duties, substitute duties, and other assigned duties based on district needs may also be part of the role.

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 (e.g., feeding, cleaning, diapering, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting/transferring in wheelchairs, assisting with 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, and other school activities
Complying with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct
Upholding and enforcing rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
Performing clerical duties for teachers
Performing substitute duties as assigned
Performing other duties based on the needs of the District during the term of employment