Educational Assistant - Bilingual (596)

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant/Bilingual Educational Assistant for Alameda Elementary School (High-Needs School).

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, passing the Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits, and passing the Bilingual Assessment in English/Spanish. An FBI background check is required for new hires, with no smoking policy in place.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Pass Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (3 reading/writing/math, 6 credits in teaching/education).
• Must pass Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish).
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred.
• Ability to obtain NM PED level three license.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Education

Job description

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Bilingual Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Alameda Elementary School (High-Needs 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.

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)

Las Cruces Public Schools
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