Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (894)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Mesilla (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools' Mesilla Elementary School seeks an Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) to support students in inclusive settings.

The role requires at least an associate degree or 48 credit hours, with Para Pro tests or licensure eligibility; bilingual applicants are preferred. The position is based at Mesilla Elementary in Las Cruces, NM, with background checks and an Equal Opportunity Employer statement in the posting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 college credits, or pass the Para Pro test.
• Must possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Department educational assistant licensure.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual & Biliterate English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or 48 credit hours; Para Pro test eligible

Educational assistant licensure eligibility NM PED

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (894) JobID: 15232

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026
• Location:
  Mesilla Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  09/08/2026

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

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

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