Special Education Teacher - Small Group

Maggie Cordova Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Maggie Cordova Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Rio Rancho, NM. This 190-day contract position starts immediately and focuses on elementary and secondary levels with responsibilities spanning IEP implementation and inclusive instruction.

The role requires a valid NM teaching license or eligibility, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with educational assistants and staff to support students with special

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with endorsements or ability to obtain within 90 days.

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 goals in IEPs are completed and communicated to staff and families.
• Assists students with special needs including feeding, mobility, bathroom assistance, diapering and bathing.
• Plans and directs instructional activities of educational assistants.
• Instructs students one-on-one and in small groups.
• Maintains regular communication with educational assistants and teachers on progress.
• Arranges classroom environment for learning and safety.
• Delivers curriculum accurately within the scope of assignment.
• Uses conflict resolution skills and maintains a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Sets goals for self and students and tracks academic achievement.
• Keeps documentation and records of performance and attendance.
• Completes reports and attends meetings per contract and regulations.

Skills

Efficient organization

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

NM teaching license or eligible

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Small Group

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938950

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a Short Term Job Posting for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

190 Day Contract

Maggie Cordova Elementary School

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

Salary information can be found here

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Rachel Aaker , Principal
• Maggie Cordova Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]