Educational Assistant - Bilingual (596)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Teaching/ Bilingual role at MacArthur Elementary School. Posting date 10/28/2026 with closing date 11/03/2026. Requires bilingual proficiency and passing the Bilingual Assessment; ParaPathways exam or 48 college credits are accepted qualifications.

Applicants must provide proof of passing the Bilingual Assessment with the application. FBI background check will be conducted for all new hires; LCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• ParaPathways Exam or 48 college credits (three reading, writing, math; six in teaching/education).
• Must pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish).
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Level 3 license issued by NM PED.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Education preferred

Ability to obtain NM PED Level 3 license

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Bilingual
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location: MacArthur Elementary School
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Successful passage of the ParaPathways 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 ParaPathways 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

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 checkwill 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 10/30/2026 1:59:11 PM CST.

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