General Education Teacher 2026-2027

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a General Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will 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 level for each grade, and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students. The role requires maintaining a positive attitude, ensuring a conducive classroom environment, and developing goals for self, group, and student academic achievement. The teacher will provide appropriate instructional activities, maintain order, and keep records of student performance and attendance. Additionally, the teacher will complete required reports and report cards, maintain contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, and arrange for and attend parent/teacher conferences. Attendance at staff meetings and in-service training activities is also required. The position requires adherence to New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and the Code of Ethics.

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