Educational Assistant - Special Education

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant for Special Education (Low Incidence) in Las Cruces, NM. The role requires completing the minimum education requirements, maintaining licensure eligibility with the New Mexico Public Education Department, and supporting students with educational needs.

Qualified applicants may have an Associates degree or 48 college credits, and bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required or 48 college credits completed.
• Eligibility to obtain Educational Assistant licensure from NM PED is required or pending.
• Experience as an Educational Assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college credits

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Low Incidence) (5746) JobID: 15305

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

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)

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• A Current Resume
• Transcripts and/or ParaPathways 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
[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

Certified Staff

District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)

Classified Staff

All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

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