What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant - Head Start position at Las Cruces Public Schools?
JobID: 14693
Position Type:
Educational Assistant/Educational Assistant
Educational Assistant/Educational Assistant
Date Posted:
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Location:
Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School
Closing Date:
01/04/2026
Minimum Qualifications01/04/2026
1. An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or progress towards one, is required. You must submit transcripts and grades each semester to demonstrate advancement, with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or 12 credit hours per school year. The degree must be completed within two years of hire
2. Ability to obtain a level three license issued by the NM Public Education Department (NMPED). (Requirements for Level 3 Education Assistant License https://web.ped.nm.gov/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/education-assistant-pre-k-12/
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
(575) 527-5973
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.
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