26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education (Low Incidence) (824)

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, seeks an Educational Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom. This role requires adherence to district policies and collaborative teamwork to promote student success.

Candidates should have an Associates degree or 48 college credits (or pass Para Pro), be eligible for NM PED educational assistant licensure, and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 college credits OR pass Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain NM Public Education Department educational assistant licensure.
• Experience as an educational assistant preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Educational assistant experience

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours

Educational assistant licensure (NM PED)

Job description

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)

• 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)

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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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