Educational Assistant - Special Education DDPre (632)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support classrooms in Las Cruces, NM. The role requires an associate degree or 48 college credits, or eligibility via Para Pro, and licensure eligibility with the New Mexico Public Education Department.

Experience as an educational assistant is preferred, and bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess an associate degree or higher, or 48 college credits, or pass the Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by NM PED.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours from an accredited college/university

Para Pro test (or equivalent)

Job description

• 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)

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