Teacher - Special Education - Life Skills (8885)

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

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is hiring a Middle School Life Skills Special Education teacher. The role requires a Bachelor's and/or Master's in education and valid NM PED teaching and special education licenses. Applicants should include license details and a recommendation from their degree-granting or previous employer.

Position posted 10/28/2026 with closing date 11/03/2026. For lateral transfers, resume and application documents are required via AppliTrack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 in Education

Job description

Teacher - Special Education - Life Skills (8885) JobID: 15325

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026

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.