26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education DD Pre (874)

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking a 26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education DD Pre (874) at Jornada Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM. This posting runs through 10/11/2026.

Candidates must have an Associate degree or 48 college credits (or Para Pro test) and be eligible for NM PED educational assistant licensure. Previous educational assistant experience is preferred, and bilingual/biliterate English and Spanish is also preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 college credits, or Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible for educational assistant licensure by NM PED.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Para Pro test

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits

NM PED licensure eligibility

Job description

26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education DD Pre (874) JobID: 15083

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location: Jornada Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/11/2026

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