26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education (Deaf Ed) (4024)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Mesilla (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for Deaf Education at Mesilla Elementary School, coordinating with special education staff to support students and families.

Qualified applicants will have an associate degree or 48 college credits, or Para Pro eligibility, and NM PED licensure. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and prior educational assistant experience is desirable. Closing date: October 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 college credits, or pass the Para Pro test.
• Eligibility for NM Public Education Department educational assistant licensure.
• Experience as an educational assistant preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Educational assistant experience

Education

Associate degree or higher / 48 credit hours

Para Pro test eligibility

Educational assistant licensure by NM PED

Job description

26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education (Deaf Ed) (4024) JobID: 15226

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Educational Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
  
• Location:
  Mesilla Elementary School
  
• Closing Date:
  10/21/2026
  

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

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