Educational Assistant- SE Tier 3

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title:
Educational Assistant/Substitute

This job posting is for the  school year

Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) 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, which will be administered by RRPS.

• 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

• Tier 1: includes all GE and Kindergarten Educational Assistants (e.g., Library, Ed Tech, Workroom).
• Tier 2: works in a Special Education setting with Special Education students and includes caring for student needs such as feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transport and other daily living activities.
• Tier 3: works in a social communications classroom, a District approved behavioral program, a District approved cross categorical program, or a District approved CBI program; includes similar caregiving duties and may be expected to work with students through lunch. Tier 3 assistants will be identified by the Executive Director of Special Services.
• Educational Assistants may also be assigned to regular education, special education classrooms, librarians, the school nurse, other professionals, or to monitor and manage the school workroom.

• Assist teachers and professionals with preparation and delivery of instructional material
• Assist in one‑on‑one and small group activities
• Assist in transferring students
• Assist in caring for student needs, including feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter equipment care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transport and other daily living activities
• Assist teacher and ancillary staff in implementing individual student goals and objectives
• Assist in managing or redirecting disruptive or combative students
• Supervise students on the playground, cafeteria, restrooms and hallways
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training and other school activities as required
• Comply with state‑approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct, and enforce school board policies, local, state and federal regulations
• Perform clerical duties for teachers
• Perform substitute duties as assigned
• Perform any other duties as assigned based on district needs during the term of employment

Work hours will be in accordance with hours determined by the school district and the individual schools within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

• One transcript from each credentialing college or university, or a copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate, if you have no college credits.

Rio Rancho Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

• Andrew Pierce, Principal
• Rio Rancho Middle School
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