Educational Assistant - Special Education DDPre

Las-Cruces-Public-Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support students in a Special Education program at University Hills Elementary School (High-Needs School). The position requires a credential such as an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or passing the Para Pro test, with eligibility for NM Public Education Department licensure.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to student learning and may provide bilingual support as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro test
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department
• Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)

Skills

Associate degree

48 credits

Para Pro

Educ. assistant licensure

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Educational Assistant - Special Education DDPre (632) JobID: 15252

• Position Type: Educational Assistant / Special Education
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: University Hills Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro test or
• 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)

Required Documents

• Current Resume
• Transcripts and/or Para Pro Assessment Scores
• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

Salary schedule information can be found.

Need the ParaPro to qualify?

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.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 5:30:58 PM CST.

Employees wishing to apply for a lateral transfer will use the log in link below to submit your transfer request, all other employees must log in as an Applicant to apply for positions in another job class or a promotion.

• 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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