26/27 SY Educational Assistant (Bilingual) (1033)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks a 26/27 SY Educational Assistant (Bilingual) at Conlee Elementary School. The candidate must pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) administered by the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department and provide proof with the application.

A ParaPro exam or 48 college credits are required. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's Degree in Education is preferred, and eligibility for NM PED Level 3 license should be pursued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Passage of Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (three reading/writing/math credits; six teaching/education credits).
• Must pass Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) through Bilingual and Migrant Education Department.
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department (NM PED).

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits

Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish)

Associate's Degree in Education preferred

Level 3 PED license eligibility

Job description

26/27 SY Educational Assistant (Bilingual) (1033) JobID: 15107

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Bilingual Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/15/2026
• Location: Conlee Elementary School
• Closing Date: 11/01/2026

To be considered for this position, applicants must successfully pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) administered by the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department and submit proof of passing with their application.

To schedule the assessment, please contact Geann Kilgore at [e-mail].

Applicants who do not provide proof of successfully passing the assessment with their application will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2. Successful passage of the Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)
• 3. Must successfully pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish)-Test administered through the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department.
• 4. Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• 5. Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department (NM PED)

Uploaded Documents Required

• A Current Resume
• Transcripts and/or Para Pro Assessment Scores
• Completion of Bilingual Assessment

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Need the ParaPro to qualify? Click the link below for information on how to obtain it:

https://www.lcps.net/page/parapro-assessment

Las Cruces Public Schools

• 505 South Main, Suite 249
• Las Cruces, NM 88001
• [phone]

An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy