General Education Teacher

Joe Harris Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe Harris Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking a General Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year under a 190-day contract. The candidate must hold a valid NM teaching license or obtain licensure within 90 days of hire and will align instruction with state standards across grades.

Responsibilities include implementing curricula, coordinating with site and district goals, and maintaining student records and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and NM license or eligibility within 90 days of hire.
• Current NM license appropriate to the teaching assignment or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district‑wide objectives.
• Implements curricula to meet state standards and benchmarks for each grade.
• Arranges classroom for optimum learning and safety.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance.
• Completes reports and report cards within deadlines.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding student progress and conferences.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Demonstrates competency in technology.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Professionalism & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New Mexico license or eligibility

Job description

Rio Rancho Public Schools Joe Harris Elementary School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

General Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905882

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for Short Term 2026-2027 school year

Joe Harris Elementary School

190‑day contract

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Teacher:

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

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedure:

Applicant must attach:

• Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure.
• Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

• Christine Conlin , Assistant Principal
• Joe Harris Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]