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

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant with strong language and instructional support skills. The role requires stepping into classrooms to assist teachers and students, with emphasis on bilingual communication and student academic support.

Applicants should have an Associates degree or 48 credits, and be eligible for NM Licensure. ParaPro testing and prior experience are preferred, with a focus on fostering inclusive learning environments.

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 English/Spanish

Experience as educational assistant

Education

Associates degree

48 credit hours

Para Pro test

Educational assistant licensure

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)

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)

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

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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