Educational Assistant- SE Tier 3 26/27

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves supporting teachers with instructional activities and caring for students' needs while ensuring compliance with educational standards.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma and possess or be eligible to obtain a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License and a Substitute License from the New Mexico Public Education Department. This role is essential for enhancing the learning environment for students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional material preparation.
• Participate in one-on-one and small group activities.
• Assist in caring for student needs including feeding and toileting.
• Support teachers in implementing individual student goals.
• Manage or redirect disruptive students.
• Supervise students in common areas.
• Perform clerical duties for teachers.
• Complete any duties assigned during employment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License

Substitute License

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Educational Assistant/Substitute

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 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.

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

Educational Assistant Tiers

• 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Application Procedure

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Rio Rancho Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

• Andrew Pierce, Principal
• Rio Rancho Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]