Educational Assistant - Special Education (LSC) (1046)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM is hiring an Educational Assistant - Special Education (LSC) at Conlee Elementary School. This position supports students with disabilities under the guidance of licensed staff and requires patience, reliability, and teamwork.

Minimum qualifications include an Associates degree or 48 college credits, or passage of the ParaPathways Assessment, plus eligibility for NM Public Education Department educational assistant licensure.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the ParaPathways Assessment test
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPathways scores

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (LSC) (1046) JobID: 15306

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
• Location:
  Conlee Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  10/28/2026

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the ParaPathways Assessment test or
2. Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department
3. Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)
4. Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

1. A Current Resume
2. Transcripts and/or ParaPathways Scores

Lateral Transfers

1. Lateral Transfer Application
2. 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 ParaPathways 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
[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