Special Education Teacher - CBI

V. Sue Cleveland High School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

V. Sue Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is seeking a Special Education Teacher (CBI) for the 2026-2027 school year on a 190-day contract.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college and a current NM teaching license with endorsements or the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire. The position emphasizes collaborative planning, IEP compliance, and direct student instruction to support elementary and secondary students.

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.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs and follow IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching program with site-based goals and district objectives.
• Instruct and assist students in development across motor, language, social-emotional and cognitive areas.
• Ensure goals in IEPs are completed and maintained with accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with educational staff and families about student progress.
• Maintain classroom environment conducive to learning and safety.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Special Education Teacher - CBI

Job Details

Job ID: 5939638

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

V. Sue Cleveland High School

190 Day Contract

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Elementary and Secondary

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

• 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 Individual Educational Plans (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;


• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students;


• Provides accurate delivery of curriculum to students within the scope of teaching assignment;


• 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, grade level/content group and student academic achievement;


• Maintains 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 time frames, attends staff meetings and in-service training activities and school activities in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement;


• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness;


• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations;

• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

• Tasha Rachel , SEIL


• V. Sue Cleveland High School


• Email: [e-mail]