Educational Assistant - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools – Sandia Vista Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is hiring an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year under a 190-day contract. The position requires a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License or the ability to obtain one, plus a Substitute License.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supporting one-on-one and small-group activities, supervising students, and performing mandated student-care duties as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to regular or special education classrooms, librarians, school nurses, other specialists, or workroom monitoring.
• Assist teachers and professionals with instructional preparation and delivery.
• Support one-on-one and small-group activities.
• Facilitate student transfer and mobility tasks.
• Provide student-care duties including feeding, toileting, hygiene, clothing changes, and mobility.
• Implement student goals and mandates.
• Manage or redirect disruptive students.
• Supervise students in playground, cafeteria, restrooms, and hallways.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License

Substitute License

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education

Rio Rancho Public Schools – Sandia Vista Elementary School, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Job Details

Job ID: 5845414

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year

190 Day Contract

Job Title: Educational Assistant/Substitute

RRPS obliges all Educational Assistants to hold a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department. Applicants must supply transcripts from an accredited college or university or achieve the license through the RRPS-administered paraprofessional exam.

Minimum 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.

Educational Assistant Tiers

• Tier 1 – General education and kindergarten assistants, including library, technology, and workroom support.
• Tier 2 – Assistants in Special Education settings caring for students; duties may include feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, wheel‑chair transport, and other daily living activities.
• Tier 3 – Assistants in social‑communications, behavioral, cross‑categorical, or CBI programs. Mandated duties may include lunch‑period support and mandatory self‑care assistance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assigned to regular or special education classrooms, librarians, school nurses, other specialists, or workroom monitoring.
• Assist teachers and professionals with instructional preparation and delivery.
• Support one‑on‑one and small‑group activities.
• Facilitate student transfer and mobility tasks.
• Provide mandatory student‑care duties such as feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter work, toileting, hygiene, clothing changes, wheelchair transport, and daily living activities.
• Implement student goals and mandates.
• Manage or redirect students who may be disruptive or combative.
• Supervise students in playground, cafeteria, restrooms, and hallways.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings, mandatory in‑service training, and compulsory school activities.
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