Educational Assistant - Special Education (Low Incidence) (5746)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for Special Education in a low-incidence setting. The role supports students with individualized education plans and collaborates with a team to implement instruction and behavior supports.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPathways, and is eligible for NM PED educational assistant licensure. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred and prior EA experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or 48 semester credits from an accredited college/university.
• 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

Educational assistant experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher / 48 credit hours

ParaPathways assessment option

Educational assistant licensure eligibility (NM PED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Low Incidence) (5746) JobID: 15305

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

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
[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