Educational Assistant - Special Education (862)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools invites applications for an Educational Assistant/ Special Education at Desert Hills Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM. This role supports students with diverse learning needs under supervision and fosters inclusive classroom practices.

Posting closes October 20, 2026. Candidates should meet the stated education requirements and be prepared to obtain the necessary licensure. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience as Educational Assistant

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (862) JobID: 15296

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Desert Hills Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Las Cruces Public Schools 505 South Main, Suite 249 Las Cruces, NM 88001 [phone]

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 3:21:26 AM CST.