Teacher - Special Education

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking a High School Special Education teacher for Social Studies at Centennial High School. The position requires NM PED teaching and Special Education licenses and a degree in education. Applicants should include a letter of interest, resume, license, and transcripts in their AppliTrack submission.

Location is Centennial High School with a closing date of 10/28/2026. The district emphasizes compliance with licensure requirements and recommended references from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Valid New Mexico PED Teaching License.
• Valid New Mexico PED Special Education License.
• Recommendation from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education

Regionally accredited college or university

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Teacher - Special Education (Social Studies) (4391) JobID: 15322

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Centennial High School
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026

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

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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.

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