General Education Teacher

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

This is a short-term teaching position for the 2026–2027 school year at Cielo Azul Elementary School under a 190-day contract. The teacher coordinates instruction with school goals and district objectives, implements approved curricula aligned with state standards and benchmarks, and supports student learning, safety, and achievement. The role includes maintaining classroom order and records, communicating with families, attending staff meetings and training, and meeting applicable New Mexico teacher competency and ethics requirements. Work hours are established in the employment contract; additional hours may be assigned by the School Principal within the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 a high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.
Competent technology skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives.
Implement approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks for each grade.
Arrange the classroom physical environment for optimum learning and student safety.
Use appropriate conflict-resolution skills with students.
Maintain a positive attitude and a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
Develop goals and objectives for self, groups, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation for accountability.
Provide appropriate instructional classroom activities for students.
Maintain order in the assigned classroom.
Maintain records of student performance and attendance.
Complete required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames.
Maintain appropriate contact with parents or guardians regarding student progress, and arrange and attend parent-teacher conferences.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training activities.
Demonstrate competent technology skills.
Demonstrate competencies required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 of the New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers.
Adhere to the Code of Ethics outlined in 6.60.9 of the New Mexico Administrators Code.
Perform other job duties as assigned.