Educational Assistant - Special Education

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for Special Education at Conlee Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM. Applicant must have an associates degree or 48 credits and be eligible for NM PED educational assistant licensure. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

The position requires meeting district salary schedules and an FBI background check will be conducted. Closing date for applications is 10/28/2026.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college credits

Educational assistant licensure (NM PED)

ParaPathways Assessment

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Educational Assistant - Special Education (LSC) (1046) JobID: 15306

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Conlee Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the ParaPathways Assessment 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)

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

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.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy

Postings current as of 10/25/2026 2:02:15 PM CST.