Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (923)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) at Columbia Elementary School. The role supports inclusionary practices for students with special needs, under supervision, at Columbia Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college credits (or Para Pro test), and licensure eligibility by the NM PED. Preference for prior EA experience and bilingual Spanish-English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must possess Associate 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 is preferred
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish is preferred

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

Educational assistant licensure eligibility (NM PED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (923) JobID: 15258

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Columbia Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/20/2026

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)

Uploaded Documents

• A Current Resume
• Transcripts and/or Para Pro Assessment Scores

Lateral Transfers

• 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