Educational Assistant - Kindergarten

Educational Assistant - Kindergarten

Rio Rancho Public Schools Cielo Azul Elementary School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5752019

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This is a job posting for the  School Year

Cielo Azul Elementary School

190 Day Contract

Job Title: Educational Assistant/Substitute

Requirement for Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License: Applicants must show transcripts from a credentialing college or university or pass a paraprofessional exam administered by RRPS.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; and
• Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Substitute License.

Educational Assistant Tiers

• Tier 1: includes GE and Kindergarten Educational Assistants (Library, Ed Tech, Workroom, etc.).
• Tier 2: works in Special Education settings with Special Education students and may assist with feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transferring wheelchair, and other daily living activities.
• Tier 3: works in social communications classroom, District approved behavioral, cross categorical or CBI programs and may assist with same tasks. Tier 3 may work with students through lunch period. Identified by Executive Director of Special Services.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assigned to regular or special education classrooms, librarians, school nurse, or workroom.
• Assist teachers and professionals with preparation and delivery of instructional material.
• Assist with one-on-one and small group activities.
• Assist in transferring students.
• Assist in caring for student needs: feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transport, transfer, and other daily living activities.
• Assist teacher and staff in implementing goals and objectives for each student.
• Assist in management/re-direction of disruptive or combative students.
• Assist with supervision of students on playground, cafeteria, restrooms, and hallways.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and other school activities.
• Comply with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession, RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and all relevant regulations.
• Perform clerical duties for teachers.
• Perform substitute duties as assigned.
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on district needs during term of employment.

Work Hours

Work hours will follow school district hours and collective bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure

The following documents must be attached:

• One transcript from each credentialing college or university, or a copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

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• Alicia Banes, Principal
• Cielo Azul Elementary School
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