Teacher - Special Education-

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a dedicated Language Arts Teacher for Middle School with a Special Education focus. The candidate will plan instruction, support students with diverse needs, and collaborate with special education teams to implement IEPs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in education, valid NM PED Teaching License and Special Education License, plus professional recommendations. Apply by 10/19/2026.

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.
• Valid New Mexico PED Special Education License.
• Recommendation from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing Institution.

Skills

Teaching

Special Education

Language Arts

Middle School

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Education

PED Teaching License

PED Special Education License

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Teacher - Special Education- (Language Arts Teacher) (2553) JobID: 15297

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/19/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a 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.
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Special Education License.
• Recommendation from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing Institution.

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
[phone]

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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 10/16/2026 12:37:08 PM CST.

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