Educational Assistant - Special Education -SCC (Structured Communication Classroom) (7555)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students in the Structured Communication Classroom (SCC) at Sonoma Elementary School. The position requires an associate degree or 48 college credits, or the ParaPathways assessment, and eligibility for NM educational assistant licensure.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. The district emphasizes equal employment opportunities and maintains a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy.

Qualifications

• Must possess 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
• Experience as an educational assistant (preferred)
• Bilingual and Biliterate in English and Spanish (preferred)

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Associate degree or higher OR 48 credits

New Mexico educational assistant licensure eligibility

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education -SCC (Structured Communication Classroom) (7555) JobID: 15316

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Sonoma 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)

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