Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (3765)

Las Cruces Public Schools • Las Cruces, NM

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Educational Assistant - Special Education (Inclusion) (3765) JobID: 14661 Position Type: Educational Assistant/Educational Assistant Date Posted: 11/18/2025 Location: Hermosa Heights Elementary School (High-Needs School) Closing Date: 11/30/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Minimum Qualifications 1. Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro 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 Para Pro Assessment Scores 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 Need the ParaPro 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

Requirements

• Must possess Associates degree or higher OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university; or pass the Para Pro test or
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain educational assistant licensure issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department

Nice To Haves

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree