Special Education Aide: One-on-One Student Support

Vista Grande Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Grande Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is posting an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026‑2027 school year under Rio Rancho Public Schools. The 190-day contract supports both regular and special education settings and may involve various duties across classrooms and the school workroom.

Applicants must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico PED Level 3 K‑12 Educational Assistant License and a Substitute License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a NM PED Level 3 K-12 Educational Assistant License.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a NM PED 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: feeding, cleaning, diapering, catheter care, 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 codes and 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NM PED Level 3 Educational Assistant License

NM PED Substitute License

Job description

Vista Grande Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is posting an Educational Assistant/Substitute for the 2026‑2027 school year under Rio Rancho Public Schools. The 190-day contract supports both regular and special education settings and may involve various duties across classrooms and the school workroom.

Applicants must hold or be able to obtain a New Mexico PED Level 3 K‑12 Educational Assistant License and a Substitute License.