Educational Assistant- Special Education Tier 3

Young World Physical Education; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Puesta del Sol Elementary School in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the Short Term 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License and a Substitute License, with responsibilities across regular and special education settings and support for students’ daily living needs.

The starting date is immediate, and the position is full-time for the 190-day contract.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico PED Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License; transcripts or credentialing proof required.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico PED Substitute License.

Responsibilities

• Educational Assistants may be assigned to regular education, special education classrooms, librarians, the school nurse, other professionals, or monitor/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 feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter-related care, toileting, feminine hygiene, clothing changes, and transporting in wheelchairs.
• Assisting teachers and 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 during playtime, meals, restrooms, and hallways.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License

New Mexico Public Education Department Substitute License

Job description

Educational Assistant- Special Education Tier 3

Rio Rancho Public Schools Puesta del Sol Elementary School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5876655
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for Short Term 2026-2027 school year

Puesta del Sol Elementary School

190-daycontract

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

https://www.rrps.net/page/salaries

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dana Petro , Principal


• Puesta del Sol Elementary School


• Email: [e-mail]

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