Special Education Teacher - Inclusion & Small-Group ELA

Rio Rancho Middle School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Middle School in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a short-term assignment for the 2026-2027 school year. The position features a 190-day contract and an immediate start date.

Responsibilities include coordinating IEP goals, delivering individualized instruction, and collaborating with educational assistants and general education teachers. NM licensure or eligibility within 90 days is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district wide objectives.
• Instructs and assists students in motor, language, socio-emotional and cognitive development.
• Ensures that IEP goals and objectives 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 conflict resolution skills and maintains a positive classroom environment.
• Develops goals for student achievement and maintains records of performance.
• Completes required reports and attends meetings as required.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Professionalism & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

NM license or eligible within 90 days

Job description

Rio Rancho Middle School in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a short-term assignment for the 2026-2027 school year. The position features a 190-day contract and an immediate start date.

Responsibilities include coordinating IEP goals, delivering individualized instruction, and collaborating with educational assistants and general education teachers. NM licensure or eligibility within 90 days is required.