Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (630)

Las Cruces Public Schools; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Educational Assistant to support classroom instruction, assist students with diverse needs, and promote a positive learning environment.

The position requires an Associate degree or 48 credits, or passing the ParaPathways Assessment. Eligibility for NM Public Education Department educational assistant licensure is needed; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. An FBI background check is required, and LCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the ParaPathways Assessment 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)
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

Education

Associate degree

48 credit hours

ParaPathways Assessment

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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)

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