General Education Teacher - Intermediate

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year at Sandia Vista Elementary School. It is a contract position with minimum qualifications including a Bachelor's degree and appropriate New Mexico teaching licensure. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality, and competence in technology. The teacher will coordinate the teaching program with school and district goals, implement approved curricula, arrange the classroom for optimal learning and safety, and use conflict resolution skills with students. The position involves developing goals for self and students, providing instructional activities, maintaining classroom order, keeping records of student performance and attendance, completing reports and report cards, and maintaining contact with parents/guardians. The teacher will also attend staff meetings and in-service training, and adhere to the Code of Ethics and performance evaluation system requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire
Efficient organizational ability
Professional written and oral communication skills
Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters
Competent technology skills

Responsibilities

Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives
Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students
Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students
Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning
Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability
Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students
Maintains order in the assigned classroom
Maintains records of student performance and attendance
Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames
Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers
Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code
Performs other job duties as assigned