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

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant with strong qualifications. Candidates must possess an Associates degree or higher or 48 college credits, or pass the Para Pro test, and be eligible for NM PED educational assistant licensure.

Experience as an educational assistant is preferred, and bilingual/biliterate skills in English and Spanish are preferred. Applicants should prepare a current resume, transcripts or Para Pro scores, and follow the AppliTrack process.

Qualifications

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours or pass the Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Associates degree or higher

48 college credits

ParaPro test

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

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)

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)

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Need the ParaPro to qualify? Click the link below for information on how to obtain it:

https://www.lcps.net/page/parapro-assessment

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