Teacher - Physical Education

Las-Cruces-Public-Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking a qualified Teacher - Physical Education (PE) for elementary grades at Fairacres Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM. The posting notes a closing date of 09/14/2026 and requires a valid PED teaching license and a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

The position is posted on the LCPS AppliTrack system and carries district support. Applicants should be prepared to provide a Letter of Interest, Current Resume, License, and Transcripts as part of the AppliTrack

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from a regionally accredited college or university; Master's preferred.
• Valid New Mexico PED Teaching License.
• Recommendations from degree-granting institutions and/or previous employers.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (MS) software applications and database applications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PED Teaching License

Recommendations from institutions / employers

Microsoft Office & database applications

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Teacher - Physical Education (PE) (1741) JobID: 15251

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Physical Education
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Fairacres Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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. 2.Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Teaching License.
3. 3.Recommendations from degree-granting institutions and/or previous employers.
4. 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 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 9/12/2026 10:38:22 PM CST.

Employees wishing to apply for a lateral transfer will use the log in link below to submit your transfer request, all other employees must log in as an Applicant to apply for positions in another job class or a promotion.

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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