26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education

Las-Cruces-Public-Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a 26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education (One to One) to support students with disabilities in daily classroom activities.

Applicants should hold an associate degree or 48 credits (or Para Pro), be eligible for NM Public Education Department licensure, and be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish; prior EA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department
• Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

Skills

Bilingual

Biliterate in English and Spanish

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours

Para Pro test

Educational assistant licensure (NM PED)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education (One to One) (1046) JobID: 15146

• Position Type: Educational Assistant / Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro test or
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department
• Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

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

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

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

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