Educational Assistant & Substitute (Tier 3)

Enchanted Hills Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools Enchanted Hills Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 190-day contract with duties ranging from instructional support to student care and supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a High school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a NM Level 3 Educational Assistant License and NM Substitute License. Posting until filled; immediate starting date.

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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License

Substitute License

Job description

Rio Rancho Public Schools Enchanted Hills Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 190-day contract with duties ranging from instructional support to student care and supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a High school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a NM Level 3 Educational Assistant License and NM Substitute License. Posting until filled; immediate starting date.