General Education Teacher - ELD Coordinator

Sandia Vista Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia Vista Elementary School in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a General Education Teacher who will also coordinate ELD. The successful candidate will implement district curricula, align lessons to state standards, and collaborate with grade-level teams to support English learners.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, commitment to student learning, and the ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Current NM license appropriate to teaching assignment or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Endorsements required or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district objectives.
• Implements curricula to meet state standards and benchmarks for each grade.
• Arranges classroom for optimum learning and safety.
• Uses conflict resolution skills with students.
• Maintains positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Develops goals and maintains documentation for accountability.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance.
• Completes required reports and report cards on time.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians and attends conferences.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism & confidentiality

Education

NM teaching license with endorsements

Job description

General Education Teacher - ELD Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951841

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is Short Term for the 2026-2027 School Year

Sandia Vista 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

Contact Information

• Kirk DeSoto , Principal
• Sandia Vista Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]