Teacher - Special 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 Elementary School Special Education Teacher for a Therapeutic Learning Classroom at Mesilla Elementary School in Las Cruces, NM. The position requires a teaching license and a degree in education, with preference for PED credentials and prior recommendations.

Applicants should be ready to participate in the district's transfer and credentialing processes and contribute to creating supportive educational experiences for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in education.
• Must hold valid NM PED Teaching License.
• Must hold valid NM PED Special Education License.
• Recommendation from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing Institution.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Education

NM PED Teaching License

NM PED Special Education License

Recommendation from degree-granting institution

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Teacher - Special Education (Therapeutic Learning Classroom) (1615) JobID: 15337

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: Mesilla Elementary School
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must possess a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Teaching License.
3. Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Special Education License.
4. Recommendation 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

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 11/6/2026 8:08:17 AM 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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