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

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant for Special Education DD Pre at Jornada Elementary School. Eligibility includes an Associate degree or 48 credits, or passing the Para Pro test, plus licensure eligibility.

Preferred candidates have prior Educational Assistant experience and are bilingual in English and Spanish. Eligible applicants must upload a current resume and transcripts or Para Pro scores via AppliTrack; closing date 11/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree or higher, or 48 college credits, or Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Educational assistant experience (pref

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits or Para Pro test

Educational assistant license 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: 11/11/2026

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