Educational Assistant - CBI/BOLT

Young World Physical Education; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, seeks an Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves assisting teachers in classrooms, helping with student needs, and complying with educational standards.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, managing student activities, and participating in staff training.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License.
• Experience in special education settings is preferred.
• Ability to assist in various daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and professionals in classroom activities.
• Monitor and manage students' needs.
• Comply with ethical and school regulations.

Skills

Ability to assist in caring for student needs

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License

Substitute License

Job description

Educational Assistant - CBI/BOLT

Rio Rancho Public Schools V. Sue Cleveland High School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5768186

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year

V. Sue Cleveland High School

190 Day Contract

Job Title: Educational Assistant/Substitute

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 an credentialing college or university, or must pass a paraprofessional exam, which will be 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 Educational Assistants include all GE and Kindergarten Educational Assistants (i.e Library, Ed Tech, Workroom, etc.).
• Tier 2 Educational Assistants include those working in a Special Education setting with Special Education students and may include assisting in caring for student needs: such duties as feeding, cleaning, diapering, caring for catheter equipment (connecting, emptying, reconnecting catheter bag), toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting in wheelchairs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with other daily living activities.
• Tier 3 Educational Assistants includes those working in a social communications classroom, a District approved behavioral program, a District approved cross categorical program or a District approved CBI program and may include assisting in caring for student needs: such duties as feeding, cleaning, diapering, caring for catheter equipment (connecting, emptying, reconnecting catheter bag), toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting in wheelchairs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with other daily living activities. Tier 3 Educational Assistants will be identified by the Executive Director of Special Services. Tier 3 Educational Assistants may be expected to work with students through their lunch period.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular education, 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;
• Assisting in caring for student needs: May include such duties as feeding, cleaning, diapering, caring for catheter equipment (connecting, emptying, reconnecting catheter bag), toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, transporting in wheelchairs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with other 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 as per negotiated agreement, other school activities;
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations;
• Performing clerical duties for teachers;
• Performing substitute duties as assigned; and
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the District during the term of employment.

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

Application Procedure

The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

• One (1) transcript from each credentialing college or university, or, if you have no college credits, a copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary information can be found here

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Tasha Rachal , SEIL
• V. Sue Cleveland High School
• Email: [e-mail]