Educational Assistant - Special Education - One to One (8452)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for Special Education - One to One (8452). The role supports students with individualized needs within inclusive classrooms in Las Cruces, NM.

The position requires an associates degree or higher (or 48 credit hours) and eligibility for NM PED educational assistant licensure. Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish and have prior experience as an educational assistant.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 48 credit hours required.
• Must be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the NM Public Education Department.
• Experience as an educational assistant preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours

ParaPathways Assessment

Educational assistant licensure (NM PED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education - One to One (8452) JobID: 15298

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Closing Date: 10/25/2026

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)

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