Special Education Teacher - Math Small Group/Inclusion

Eagle Ridge Middle School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Ridge Middle School in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Special Education Teacher to support math small group and inclusion services for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is open immediately and runs on a 190-day contract, with site-based collaboration and compliance with IEPs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and NM licensure or eligibility within 90 days, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and can maintain confidentiality while supporting students with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico license or eligibility to obtain license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district objectives.
• Instructs students in motor, language, socio-emotional and cognitive development.
• Ensures IEP goals are completed.
• Assists students with needs such as feeding, mobility, bathroom tasks, diapering, bathing.
• Plans and directs instruction activities for educational assistants.
• Delivers instruction in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Maintains communication with staff and teachers about student progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Math Small Group/Inclusion

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915307

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

Eagle Ridge Middle 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Trenna M Gilbert , Principal
• Eagle Ridge Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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