Educational Assistant - Kindergarten (Bilingual) (657)

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant for Kindergarten (Bilingual) to support bilingual learners in a classroom setting.

The role requires passing the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) and meeting minimum education requirements. Applicants should submit a resume, transcripts, and assessment proof with the application. Position is with Jornada Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM.

Qualifications

• Must pass the Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) through NM PED.
• Associate's Degree in Education preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (three credits in reading, writing, math and six credits in teaching or education)

Skills

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Education preferred

Para Pro Exam or 48 college credits (3 reading, 3 writing, 3 math; 6 education credits)

NM PED Level 3 license eligibility

Job description

Educational Assistant - Kindergarten (Bilingual) (657) JobID: 15290

• 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

Need the ParaPro 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

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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