Educational Assistant - Special Education (Low Incidence) (938)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support classroom activities and student learning in Las Cruces, NM. The role involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping with instructional tasks.

Applicants should have an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or pass the Para Pro test, and be eligible for NM PED educational assistant licensure. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; prior EA experience is a plus. The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess 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 New Mexico Public Education Department
• Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

Skills

Bilingual and Biliterate in English & 

Education

Associate degree or higher OR 48 credit hours

Educational assistant licensure (NM PED)

Job description

• 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)

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)

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 Transfers
• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)

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