26-27 SY 4th Grade Teacher

Chaparral Elementary School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaparral Elementary School in Deming, NM is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher to provide instruction aligned to the state standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid NM teaching license with endorsement, with the district offering an appropriate step on the teacher salary schedule.

Starting date is immediate, with duties including planning, assessment, and parent communication. The teacher will manage the classroom, implement varied instructional methods, and participate in school

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree.
• Valid/current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
• Alternative qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date written lesson plans and records aligned to standards.
• Relate plans to objectives and established NM Educational Standards.
• Provide effective home/school communication and seek professional guidance when needed.
• Maintain classroom discipline and a conducive learning environment.
• Use a multi-sensory approach and provide guided and independent practice.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Sci or Arts)

New Mexico teaching license with endorsement

Job description

26-27 SY 4th Grade Teacher

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This job is also posted in Deming Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5901429

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BEGINNING DATE: 26-27 School Year

SALARY:

Appropriate step on Teacher salary schedule.

APPLICATION:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Valid/current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate endorsement. Such
• alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate
• and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal.

JOB SUMMARY:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies.
• Punctual to job assignments and meetings.
• Involved in non-required school activities.
• Maintains physical stamina to meet the demands of the job.

Instructional Planning

• Maintains clear and up-to‑date written lesson plans.
• Maintains up-to‑date records and reports.
• Relates plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with an established curriculum and Educational Standards of New Mexico.
• Previews and has needed materials available.
• Makes effective use of planning time.
• Revises plans based upon student needs, ability levels, and interests.
• Uses test results to diagnose and prescribe what needs to be done to improve a situation, action, or achievement.
• Focuses learning on the next concept beyond that which the student already knows.
• Is familiar with non‑academic growth, home environment, and adjustment to school.
• Provides effective home/school communication.
• Seeks assistance and advice of professional staff when appropriate.
• Takes advantage of Professional enhancement when available.

Instructional Methods

• Develops readiness for learning.
• Uses meaningful objectives.
• Uses words and content appropriate to the subject area and ability of students.
• Provides information in a clear and concise manner, using a multi-sensory approach.
• Provides appropriate guided and independent practice.
• Provides prompt and positive feedback.
• Utilizes a variety of questioning techniques.
• Monitors all non-direct teacher activities for their usefulness and appropriateness.
• Evaluates performance on the objectives and then re-teaches or enrich as needed.
• Aids students in developing positive self‑concepts.
• Provides the experience needed to extend students' thinking skills.
• Increases the probability of continued student learning through greater motivation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language to deliver lesson plans and assess student progress.

Classroom Management

• Maintains a high level of time on task and redirects students who are off task.
• Establishes and clearly communicates the parameters for student behavior.
• Recognizes and reinforces achievement and good behavior.
• Administers fair and consistent discipline.
• Promotes an environment in which all students feel free to participate.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to good health and safety.
• Is aware of the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of students.
• Provides an orderly environment.
• Ensures proper care of instructional equipment and materials.

Competency in Subject Matter Taught and/or Services Paid

• Possesses knowledge in assigned grade, subject area, or special service.
• Participates in curriculum improvement.
• Continues professional growth through participation in developmental opportunities.
• Joins professional organizations and/or reads professional literature.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative procedures and established contractual protocols.

THE DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OR HANDICAP IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Connie Maag , Principal
• Chaparral Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]