Teacher - Technology and STEM

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks an elementary school teaching position with information technology responsibilities at Sunrise Elementary School. The role requires a valid New Mexico PED teaching license and an endorsement by the state Department of Education, plus recommendations from prior institutions.

Applicants must submit required documents via AppliTrack. The district notes a background check and links to salary schedules. Posting current as of 10/25/2026.

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.
• Endorsement by the State Department of Education.
• Recommendations from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education

NM PED Teaching License

State Department of Education Endorsement

Recommendations from degree-granting or previous employer

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Information Technology
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Sunrise Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026

Minimum 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
• Endorsement by the State Department of Education
• Recommendations 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]

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 10/25/2026 1:58:39 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)

Need Help?

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Las Cruces Public Schools directly.

For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.