Teacher of the Gifted

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks a Teacher of the Gifted for two half-time elementary assignments: Highland Elementary and East Picacho Elementary. This role requires a valid NM PED PK-12 teaching license and a strong foundation in gifted education.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Education; a Master's or National Board Certification is preferred. Submit a Letter of Interest, Resume, Current License, and Transcripts via AppliTrack. FBI background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from a regionally accredited college or university; Master's Degree/National Board Certification preferred.
• Valid New Mexico PED PK-12 Teaching License.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach Gifted program at Elementary School level (two half-time assignments at Highland Elementary and East Picacho Elementary).

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree/National Board Certification in Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Teacher of the Gifted (.5 Highland Elementary) (.5 East Picacho Elementary) (9184) (9183) JobID: 15273

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Advanced Education Services (AES)
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Closing Date: 10/04/2026

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Education from a regionally accredited college or university; Master's Degree/National Board Certification in Education from an accredited college or university preferred.
2. Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) PK 12 Teaching License
3. Recommendations from degree-granting institutions and /or previous employers.
4. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (MS) software applications and database applications.
To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following 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
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An FBI fingerprint background checkwill 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.

• 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