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

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant for Special Education (Low Incidence) to support students in the Las Cruces, NM area. The role requires working with students under supervision and assisting teachers with instructional activities and classroom management.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college credits or Para Pro, with licensure eligibility from NM Public Education Department.

Qualifications

• Must possess an associate degree or higher or 48 college credits from an accredited college/university.
• 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 English/Spanish

Experience as Educational Assistant

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

Para Pro test

Educational assistant licensure (NM PED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Low Incidence) (938) JobID: 15270

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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)

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)

Contact

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