Educational Assistant-SE-Tier 3

Rio Rancho Public Schools, Ernest Stapleton Elementary School – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Job Title: Educational Assistant/Substitute

Contract: 190-day for  school year

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Location: Ernest Stapleton Elementary School, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Position Type: Full-Time

This posting is for the  school year. All Educational Assistants must hold or obtain a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License from the New Mexico Public Education Department and a Substitute License.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold or obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License.
• Must hold or obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Substitute License.

• Tier 1 – Assistants in GE and Kindergarten classrooms (library, ed tech, workroom, etc.).
• Tier 2 – Assistants in Special Education settings; may assist with feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment, toileting, hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchairs, and other daily living activities.
• Tier 3 – Assistants in social communications, approved behavioral programs, cross‑categorical programs, or CBI programs; duties similar to Tier 2 and may include working during lunch. Identified by the Executive Director of Special Services.
• Assistants may also be assigned to regular education, special education, librarians, school nurse, other professionals, or school workroom monitoring.

• Assist teachers and professionals with preparation and delivery of instructional material.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Assist in transferring students and caring for student needs (feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment, toileting, hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchairs, daily living activities).
• Support the implementation of goals and objectives for each student.
• Manage and redirect disruptive or combative behavior.
• Supervise students on the playground, cafeteria, restrooms, and hallways.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Comply with state‑approved ethical standards, RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct, school board policies, and applicable regulations.
• Perform clerical duties for teachers.
• Perform substitute duties as assigned.
• Assume additional duties as required by the district.

Hours will align with district and school schedules as outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The following documents must be attached:

• One transcript per credentialing college or university, or a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate.

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

• Cheryl Clark, Principal
• Ernest Stapleton Elementary School
• Email:

Rio Rancho Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.