Welcome to the RRPS Human Resources Department!

District Office Hours: 
M-Th: 8am to 5pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Please copy all necessary documents before submitting to us.  We are NOT able to make copies for you. 
HR Walk-in hours: M-Thurs 12 pm to 5 pm
Substitute Walk-in Hours: M-Thurs 8 am to 11 am

Contact Information:

Pam Kothenbeutel, HR Specialist
Rio Rancho Public Schools
500 Laser Road NE Rio Rancho NM 87124

If you have questions, feel free to call us:
Phone: (505) 896-0667
Fax: (505) 896-4302

 

SALARY SCHEDULES FOR 2009-10

Salaries for the current school year will be posted here when available.

1. Licensed Instructors: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
   
2. Instructional Support Providers: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
   Includes: Ancillary Staff - (PT/OT/SLP/RT), Diagnosticians, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers & Nurses
3. Educational Assistance (EA's): Salary
4. Technical Staff (Technicians, Network Administrators, etc.): Salary | Technical Qualifications
   
5. Substitutes: Salaries, Substitute Application Process
6. Secretary/Clerical: Salary
   Includes: Secretaries, Clerks, Receptionists, Registrars, attendance clerks, etc.
   
7. Custodians: Salary
8. Campus Security: Salary
9. Bus Driver: Salary
10. Bus Attendant: Salary

NOTE: Additional college hours will only be awarded in compliance with school board policy #216.

 

You can click the link below to visit the Applicant Portal site, but it will be EXTREMELY helpful to you to read the instructions below FIRST.

APPLICANT PORTAL SITE: CLICK HERE

RRPS uses the Applicant Portal site to display all current open positions with our district. Below are the steps for how to search for open positions.

 

NOTE: You do NOT have to create an account on the Applicant Portal site to just view the open positions!

 

Follow these directions to use Applicant Portal to search for available positions:

To Search for Jobs:

1. Click the link below to visit the Applicant Portal site.
2. Click the “Job Search” tab at the top of the Applicant Portal web page.
3. You may then click on any of the job openings posted.  You can browse by category or location.
4. Select the specific job title you’re interested in.
5. Read the “Job Detail” page for important information, requirements and application procedures.
6. If you wish to apply:
   • Create an account on Applicant Portal including a profile and resume FIRST!
   • Be sure to attach your transcripts and completed Transcript Analysis Form (see box at right!)
     Click here for directions on how to attach the Transcript Analysis to your application!
   • Complete the job application for the job you’re interested in.
   • How to know if your application went through....
     
     
     

VISIT THE APPLICANT PORTAL SITE TO SEARCH AVAILABLE JOBS

You can click the link below to visit the Applicant Portal site, but it will be EXTREMELY helpful to you to read the instructions below FIRST.

APPLICANT PORTAL SITE: CLICK HERE

PLEASE read the tips to the right on how to use this service.
Also be sure to read the APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS below!

 

How To Create an Account (read first):

1. Read the “Applicant Portal Tips” box to avoid getting “timed out” and losing your work.
2. Click the link at the END of the tips box to enter the Applicant Portal site.
3. In Applicant Portal, be sure you’re on the “Home” tab.
4. Click the “Sign Up” link.
5. Complete all required fields (marked with a red bar) on the “Signup” page:
   • This is a lengthy form; remember the 20 minute time limit to avoid getting “timed out”. 
   • As you near the time limit, type a few random letters in all remaining required fields and click the submit button.
6. Click the edit link to add or change remaining information, working in 15 minute intervals.  You may edit/add as many times as needed.
7. When profile is completed, click the “My Resume” link from the top of your Profile Page.
8. Complete all required fields (marked with a red bar) using the same save and edit technique as above to avoid “timing out”.

 

How To Apply for Jobs:

1. Create an account in Applicant Portal first.  See “How to Create an Account” above for details.
2. Click the “Job Search” tab.
3. Click on the specific job you wish to apply for.
4. Review all requirements and details.
5. Click the “Apply Now” button on this page to apply for the position.
   • Complete the application.
   • You will have a time limit on this page!  You must save your information within approximately 20 minutes or the entries will be lost!!  Review the blue shaded box on the RRPS website for important applicant tips to save your work and avoid “timing out”.
6. How to know if your application went through....
   
   

Application Requirements - PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

A CURRENT transcript (composite or from each school) must accompany ANY APPLICATION for a LICENSED, ANCILLARY, or ADMINISTRATIVE position! Applications submitted without current transcripts will NOT be considered.

Transcripts help us determine eligibly for "Highly Qualified" status.

Complete a Transcript Analysis: (Get instructions here, PDF Reader required).

** Click here for directions on how to attach the Transcript Analysis to your application!**

New Mexico's 3-Tier Licensure System: Get details here!

Rio Rancho Public School District welcomes the opportunity to place student teachers.  Our schools are site-based managed; therefore, the final acceptance of placement is determined by the building administrator.

Background Check

Students may pick up the fingerprint packet from our District Office receptionist upon request.  When the completed fingerprint packet is returned, it should be accompanied by a cashier’s check or money order only in the amount of $29.25 payable to Rio Rancho Public Schools.  RRPS will scan and submit the fingerprints to Santa Fe DPS and then to the state FBI for processing.  Once the background check results are received, the student will be contacted and given the opportunity to pick up a copy of the background check results.

Observations

Those students requesting the opportunity to complete observation hours at RRPS school sites are required to present proof of current enrollment in a program requiring observation hours.  This document should be submitted to Pam Kothenbeutel, HR Specialist.  The student will be provided with a memorandum stating they have been cleared by Human Resources to complete observation hours.  It will be the responsibility of the student to gain approval of individual building administration.

Student Teaching/Intern

The college or university will contact Pam Kothenbeutel, HR Specialist, with a request for placement of the student teacher.  Once placement has been accepted by the building administrator, the student will complete necessary paperwork with Human Resources.  Upon completion of this paperwork, HR will notify the school site that the student teacher is clear to begin student teaching.

Substituting while Student Teaching

In order for the student teacher to substitute while student teaching, the student must:

• Provide official transcripts to HR
• Provide a copy of the college or university policy allowing students to substitute while student teaching
• Complete the application for substitute license (form available from HR) and turn the completed application in to HR
• Provide a cashier’s check or money order in the amount of $25.00 payable to NMPED to accompany the application for licensure.

Direct questions to:  Pam Kothenbeutel, HR Specialist:  pkothenbeutel@rrps.net

What is Applicant Portal?
RRPS is now using an online tool called Applicant Portal which enables prospective applicants to:

1. Search for and preview specific job postings
2. Apply for specific jobs
3. Update your profile, resume and application information
4. Track your application online
5. Monitor the status of your application(s)
   
   

How do I search for available jobs?

1. Click the link below to visit the Applicant Portal site.
2. Click the “Job Search” tab at the top of the Applicant Portal web page.
3. You may then click on any of the job openings posted.  You can browse by category or location.
4. Select the specific job title you’re interested in.
5. Read the “Job Detail” page for important information, requirements and application procedures.
6. If you wish to apply:
   • Create an account on Applicant Portal including a profile and resume FIRST!
   • Be sure to attach your transcripts and completed Transcript Analysis Form (see box at right!)
   • Complete the job application for the job you’re interested in.
     
     

How do I create an account?

1. Read the “Applicant Portal Tips” box to avoid getting “timed out” and losing your work.
2. Click the link at the END of the tips box to enter the Applicant Portal site.
3. In Applicant Portal, be sure you’re on the “Home” tab.
4. Click the “Sign Up” link.
5. Complete all required fields (marked with a red bar) on the “Signup” page:
   • This is a lengthy form; remember the 20 minute time limit to avoid getting “timed out”. 
   • As you near the time limit, type a few random letters in all remaining required fields and click the submit button.
6. Click the edit link to add or change remaining information, working in 15 minute intervals.  You may edit/add as many times as needed.
7. When profile is completed, click the “My Resume” link from the top of your Profile Page.
8. Complete all required fields (marked with a red bar) using the same save and edit technique as above to avoid “timing out”.
   
   

How do I attach documents to my application (if required)?
(Click here for important requirements for licensed applicants.)

1. Save your documents on your desktop or hard drive file before beginning this process.  (See specific requirements for the job you’re applying for to determine whether or not you need to attach documents.)
2. In Applicant Portal, in the "My Resume" section, click the “My Documents & Letters” link to attach any required documents. 
3. Click “Add File” then “Browse” to find the proper file. 
4. Highlight the file you want and click the “Upload” button.
5. Click here for directions on how to attach the Transcript Analysis to your application!

Did My Application Go Through?
You can view the status of your application on line by following these easy steps:

1. Log onto your Applicant Portal account by entering your username and password.
2. Click the tab titled “Application History”.
3. If the title of the job you applied for does not appear, the application didn’t post; please try applying again and remember to follow the tips to avoid “timing out”.
4. Review the status of your application(s). If the title of the job you applied for is listed, then the application has been successfully relayed to us. You can monitor the Application Status to see when it is received by RRPS Human Resources. Here are a few of the status notes you may see:
   • None: The application was successfully posted but has not yet been received online by Human Resources. HR checks for applications on a daily basis and then marks them as received so that the hiring contact person can view the application.
   • Application Received: Your application has been received by HR and made available for the hiring contact to view.
   • Incomplete Application: The hiring contact has determined that the application is incomplete or missing required documents as attachments.

Please be aware: We subscribe to site based hiring, meaning that interviews and hiring decisions are completed from within the department or site where the job will be carried out. The hiring contact person listed on the job posting will contact applicants for interviews and hiring.

How do I apply for a specific job?

1. Create an account in Applicant Portal first.  See “How do I create an account” above for details.
2. Click the “Job Search” tab.
3. Click on the specific job you wish to apply for.
4. Review all requirements and details.
5. Click the “Apply Now” button on this page to apply for the position.
   • Complete the application.
   • You will have a time limit on this page!  You must save your information within approximately 20 minutes or the entries will be lost!!  Review the blue shaded box on the RRPS website for important applicant tips to save your work and avoid “timing out”.