Educational Assistant - 1st Grade

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant/Bilingual Educational Assistant for 1st grade at Jornada Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM. The position requires bilingual abilities and meeting the minimum qualifications described in the posting.

Applicants must pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) and may need an Associate's Degree in Education; high school diploma required. A level three NM PED license may be pursued after hire, with FBI background check to be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pass Para Pro Exam or have 48 college credits (3 reading/writing/math credits; 6 education credits).
• Must pass Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) administered by Bilingual and Migrant Education Department.
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred.
• Ability to obtain NM Public Education Department Level 3 license.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits

Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish)

Associate's Degree in Education preferred

NM PED Level 3 license

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Educational Assistant - 1st Grade (Bilingual) (804) JobID: 15257

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Bilingual Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Jornada Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/11/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2. Successful passage of the Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)
• 3. Must successfully pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish)-Test administered through the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department.
• 4. Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• 5. Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department (NM PED)

To be considered for this position, applicants must successfully pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) administered by the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department and submit proof of passing with their application.

Applicants who do not provide proof of successfully passing the assessment with their application will not be considered.

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
• Completion of Bilingual Assessment

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

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

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 9:56:52 AM CST.

Transfer Policies

• Certified Staff District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)
• Classified Staff All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

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