Educational Assistant - Bilingual (596)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM invites applicants who are pursuing a pathway into education. Candidates must pass the ParaPathways exam or hold 48 college credits, including three credits in reading, writing, and math and six credits in teaching or education.

A bilingual assessment in English/Spanish is required, administered through the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department. Preference is given to applicants with an Associate's Degree in Education and the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

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

Skills

Bilingual communication

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Education preferred

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Successful passage of the ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)
• Must successfully pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish)-Test administered through the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department.
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• 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.

To schedule the assessment, please contact Candy Maldonado at [e-mail]

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 ParaPathways Assessment Scores
• Completion of Bilingual Assessment
• 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 ParaPathways 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

[phone]

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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