Resident Teacher- General Education

District Wide POOL; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A school district in New Mexico is hiring a Resident Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and a valid New Mexico Department of Education license. The role includes coordinating teaching programs, implementing curricula, and maintaining an organized classroom environment. As a full-time position, it involves communication with parents and participation in staff meetings. Interested candidates should attach a professional license copy along with transcripts when applying.

Qualifications

• Must be a current RRPS Resident Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals.
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning.
• Maintains order in the assigned classroom.
• Communicates with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Efficient organizational ability

Professional written and oral communication skills

Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Current New Mexico Department of Education license

Job description

Resident Teacher - General Education

Rio Rancho Public Schools District Wide POOL - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5117027
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 22, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Rio Rancho Public Schools

190-day contract

To qualify for this position, you must be a current RRPS Resident Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
• 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; and
• 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 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 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 4.12 New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers;
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code; and
• 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; and
• Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Michael Chavez , Executive Director - Human Resources
• District Office - Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]