26/27 SY Educational Assistant - Special Education (SCC Classroom) (913)

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

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking candidates for an Educational Assistant position. Candidates must have an Associate degree or higher, or 48 credit hours, or pass the ParaPro test, and must be eligible for NM ed assistant licensure.

Preference is given to individuals with prior educational assistant experience and bilingual/biliterate English and Spanish skills. The department contact and address are listed for applications, with equal opportunity and no smoking policies noted.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates degree or 48 college credits or passing Para Pro test.
• Educational assistant licensure by NM Public Education Department or eligibility.
• Experience as an educational assistant preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Educational assistant experience (pref

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college credits

Educational assistant licensure eligibility

Job description

• 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)

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