Dedicated Special Education Teacher - 190-Day Contract

Enchanted Hills Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enchanted Hills Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year under a 190-day contract. The role supports students with diverse needs and collaborates with a dedicated district team.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and a current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate endorsements, or the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico teaching license appropriate to the assignment with endorsements or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Endorsements appropriate to teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district wide objectives.
• Instructs and assists students in motor, language, socio-emotional and cognitive development.
• Assures that goals and objectives in IEPs are completed.
• Assists students with special needs, such as feeding, moving non-ambulatory students, bathroom assistance, diapering, and bathing.
• Plans and directs instruction activities of educational assistants.
• Instructs students in one-on-one activities and in small groups.
• Provides regular communication with educational assistants, ancillary staff and regular education teachers on student progress.

Skills

Efficient organizational ability

Professional written and oral comms

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

NM teaching license or ability to obtain in 90 days

Job description

Enchanted Hills Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year under a 190-day contract. The role supports students with diverse needs and collaborates with a dedicated district team.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and a current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate endorsements, or the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.