Special Education Educational Assistant

Special Education Educational Assistant

Rio Rancho Public Schools, Eagle Ridge Middle School – Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Job : 5751760

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

This job posting is for the  School Year

Eagle Ridge Middle School

190 Day Contract

Job Title: Educational Assistant/Substitute

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

Educational Assistant Tiers

• Tier 1:
  All GE and Kindergarten Educational Assistants (e.g., Library, Ed Tech, Workroom).
• Tier 2:
  Working in a Special Education setting with Special Education students, may include caring duties such as feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transport and other daily living activities.
• Tier 3:
  Working in social communications, approved behavioral, cross categorical, or CBI programs, may include the same care duties, may be expected to work with students through lunch. Identified by Executive Director of Special Services.

• Assist teachers, librarians, school nurse, and other professionals in regular or special education classrooms.
• Prepare and deliver instructional material and assist in one‑on‑one and small group activities.
• Assist in transferring students and caring for student needs (feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transport, etc.).
• Assist in implementing student goals, managing disruptive or combative behavior, supervising 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 and RRPS Employee Standards, including regulations and policies.
• Perform clerical duties and substitute responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties as required by the District.

Work Hours: Determined by school district and school, within parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Include the following documents:

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

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Trenna Gilbert, Principal
• Eagle Ridge Middle School
• Phone: (505) 962‑9103
• Email:

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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