Educational Assistant - Bilingual (627)

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM is hiring an Educational Assistant / Bilingual Educational Assistant to support students in bilingual settings. Applicants must meet the listed minimum qualifications and submit the required documents.

Candidates must pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) and may need 48 college credits or Para Pro; an Associate's Degree in Education is preferred, and eligibility for NM PED license is desired.

Qualifications

• Pass the Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (3 credits reading, writing, math and 6 credits in teaching or education).
• Pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) administered through the Bilingual and Migrant Education Department.
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred and eligibility to obtain NM PED level 3 license.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Education preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Bilingual Educational Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• 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)

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