Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (923)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks qualified candidates for an Educational Assistant role in Las Cruces, NM. Applicants must have an associate degree or 48 credit hours, or pass the Para Pro test, and be eligible for NM educational assistant licensure.

Experience is preferred and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. Eligible applicants should ensure their AppliTrack application includes a current resume, transcripts or Para Pro scores, and transfer application as required.

Qualifications

• 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 NM Public Education Department.
• Experience as an educational assistant preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

Para Pro test

Educational assistant licensure

Job description

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)

• 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)

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

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

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:
https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Need the ParaPro to qualify? Click the link below for information on how to obtain it:
https://www.lcps.net/page/parapro-assessment

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