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Ed Assistant Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM (NOW HIRING)

University of New Mexico

Office Assistant

Albuquerque, NM

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Student Office Assistants are an extremely valuable part of the CE Registration Team and support Continuing Ed in a variety of ways to meet our many business needs. We are looking for students with a ...

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How much do ed assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for ed assistant in Rio Rancho, NM is $17.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.65 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ed Assistant vs Teacher?

AspectEd AssistantTeacher
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification or associate degreeBachelor's degree in education or related field; state certification often required
Work EnvironmentAssist in classrooms, support teachers, work with students under supervisionLead classrooms, develop lesson plans, assess student progress
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, special education programs, daycare centersPublic and private schools, educational institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding support roles in educationUnderstanding teaching responsibilities and qualifications

Ed Assistants primarily support teachers and work under supervision, often with less formal education requirements. Teachers have more responsibilities, including lesson planning and student assessment, and typically hold a bachelor's degree and certification. Both roles are vital in educational settings, but they differ in scope, qualifications, and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Ed Assistant job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,541 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Albuquerque Public Schools
Education • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Albuquerque Public Schools rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
  • Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.
  • Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.
  • Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students.
  • Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.
  • Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.
  • Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.
  • Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher.
  • Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher.
  • Trains students in self-help skills including eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management and academic skills.
  • Assists with custodial skills of students including lifting, positioning and adaptive equipment maintenance using established procedures.
  • Escorts students to other locations on campus and off campus with the approval of classroom teacher.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
  • Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Experience with educational equipment preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:
All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, and must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.
NCLB requirements are:
  • 48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Deidre Salaz at 5052500468 / maestas_d@aps.edu
APPLY TO:
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Classified Application.
In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: G SALARY SCHEDULE
DAYS: 189
HOURS: 6.5
START DATE: ASAP
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