Educational Assistant - Special Education

Las-Cruces-Public-Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant - Special Education (One to One) for Centennial High School in Las Cruces, NM. The position posted on 9/9/2026 closes 09/14/2026.

This role requires supporting students with special needs one-to-one, at Centennial High School, under the district’s special education program. Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree or 48 college credits (or ParaPro), eligibility for NM PED EA licensure, and bilingual/biliterate abilities in

Qualifications

• An associate degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPro test.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain Educational Assistant licensure issued by NM PED.
• Experience as an Educational Assistant preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Education

Associates degree

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment

EA licensure NM PED

Experience as EA

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Educational Assistant - Special Education (One to One) (961) JobID: 15245

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
• Location:
  Centennial High School
• Closing Date:
  09/14/2026

Minimum Qualifications
1. Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro test or
2. Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department
3. Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)
4. Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

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
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 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.
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