Educational Assistant - Special Education (One to One) (8468)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant for Special Education (One to One) at Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, NM. The role provides direct support to a student with an IEP and may require bilingual communication with family and staff.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or eligibility to take ParaPathways, plus eligibility for the NM PED educational assistant license.

Qualifications

• Requires at least an Associate degree or 48 college credits, or ParaPathways assessment.
• Eligible for NM Public Education Department Educational Assistant licensure.
• Experience as an educational assistant is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Associate degree

48 college credits

Educational assistant license (NM PED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education (One to One) (8468) JobID: 15182

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Las Cruces High School
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

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:

A Current Resume
Transcripts and/or ParaPathways Scores

Lateral Transfers

Lateral Transfer Application
A Current Resume (optional)

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