Educational Assistant- Special Education Social Communications Program

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for the Social Communications Program at Cielo Azul Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The 190-day contract requires a Level 3 Educational Assistant License or eligibility and a Substitute License through the NM PED, with immediate starting date.

The role involves working with students in a social communications classroom, supporting instructional delivery, and assisting with daily living activities as needed by

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License; transcripts or paraprofessional exam required.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico Public Education Department Substitute License.
• High school diploma or equivalent; eligible for licensure as Educational Assistant in NM.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and professionals with preparation and/or delivery of instructional material.
• Assist in one-on-one and small group activities.
• Assist in transferring students and in daily living activities as needed.
• Provide supervision and support in classrooms, lunch periods and hallways.
• Perform substitute duties as assigned and support district needs.

Education

New Mexico PED Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License

New Mexico Substitute License

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Educational Assistant- Special Education Social Communications Program

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job is for Short Term 2026-2027 school year

Cielo Azul Elementary School-Social Communications Program

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.

Communication/Social Skills Classrooms (District cluster program)

This small group classroom is designed for students with significant communication, social and behavioral needs. The purpose of this setting is to provide a highly structured, language-rich learning environment targeting specific skill development in the areas of functional communication, pragmatic language, social skills, and academics, based on an individualized educational plan. The support and service are provided by a multidisciplinary team (e.g. special and general education teachers, educational assistants, and ancillary/support providers such as the speech pathologist, school social worker, school psychologist, and behavior specialist utilizing a co-support/co-teach model). Evidence- based instructional strategies and interventions, such as systematic instruction, applied behavior analysis (e.g., antecedent intervention, differential reinforcement schedules, task analysis, token economies etc.) visual supports and functional communication training are designed to support the student’s access and ability to make progress with the general education curriculum and/or alternate curriculum, and State Standards. Each student’s individualized education plan includes support services, accommodations and modifications within the small group special education classroom as well as general education settings as determined by the IEP team to be appropriate. Special education and general education staff work in collaboration with one another to ensure that the instruction provided in both settings meets the unique needs of the student.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marc Montano , Assistant Principal- Social Communications Program
• Central Services - Special Services
• Email: [e-mail]