Health Assistant

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks a Health Services/Health Assistant to support student health needs within the district's health services program. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and CMA/CNA certification or be enrolled in a related program.

CPR and First Aid certification are required before hire, with a valid NM driver license. Registration for Health Assistant license is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have healthcare experience or related field.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required before hire.
• CMA/CNA certification or enrollment in related program.
• Must have valid NM Driver License and register for Health Assistant license on hire.

Skills

Healthcare experience

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA/CNA certification

Currently enrolled in program

Health Assistant license registration (NM)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

• Position Type: Health Services/ Health Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Health Services
• Closing Date: 10/25/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior/Current CMA or CNA certification or currently enrolled in program.
• Experience in Health care, or related field.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to date of hire.
• Ability to perform CPR (minimum 10 min).
• Valid NM Driver License.
• Must obtain or register for Health Assistant license upon hire. Registration information is in the following link: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/school-health-assistant-pre-k-12/

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

• A Letter of Interest
• A Current Resume
• Proof of High School diploma or equivalent

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

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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An FBI fingerprint background checkwill 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

CERTIFIED STAFF

• District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)
• CLASSIFIED STAFF
• All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

Need Help?

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