Teacher - 5th Grade

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM invites applications for an Elementary School Teaching position at Monte Vista Elementary School. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction, maintaining a positive classroom culture, and meeting the district's standards for student achievement.

Posting closes 10/26/2026. Applicants must hold NM PED license with the appropriate endorsement; required documents include Letter of Interest, Current Resume, Current License, and Transcripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Valid New Mexico PED Teaching License.
• Endorsement by the State Department of Education.
• Recommendations from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution.

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university

Valid New Mexico PED Teaching License

Endorsement by the State Department of Education

Recommendations from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Monte Vista Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Teaching License
• Endorsement by the State Department of Education
• Recommendations from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution

Uploaded Documents

• A Letter of Interest
• A Current Resume
• Current License
• Transcripts

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (Optional)
• Optional documents

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below: https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
[phone]

An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 2:45:14 PM CST.

Certified Staff

• District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)

Classified Staff

• All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

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