2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Fine Arts - Elementary

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• $82k Per Year 2026-2027 SY
• Teacher
• Fine Arts
• Elementary Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Gallup, NM

• 87301 Positions available: 1 Job #: 5075

Source:

Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Posted:

03/09/2026

Web Site:

www.gmcs.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Title:

Teacher

• Fine Arts
• Elementary

Work Location:

David Skeet Elementary School

Work Hours:

7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length:

194 Days

Minimum Salary:

$59,984.00

Maximum Salary:

$84,026.00

Supervisor:

Principal

General Job Description:

The Elementary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for students. The teacher is held accountable to the New Mexico Teacher Competencies and Domains. The teacher will also deliver State and District curriculum and provide equal educational opportunities for all students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Planning and Preparation
• Demonstrates knowledge of content
• Design of coherent instruction
• Setting Instructional Outcomes
• Demonstrating knowledge of resources
• Demonstrating knowledge of Students
• Designing of Student Assessment
• Creating an Environment for Learning
• Creating an environment of respect and rapport
• Organizing physical space within learning environment
• Establishing a culture for learning
• Managing classroom procedures
• Managing student behavior
• Teaching for Learning
• Communicating with students in a manner that is appropriate to their culture and level of development
• Using questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourse
• Engaging students in learning
• Assessment in instruction
• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professionalism
• Communicating with families
• Participating in a professional community
• Reflecting on teaching
• Demonstrating professionalism
• Growing and developing professionally
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage time appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete records of grades and attendance as required by the school district
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in faculty, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• Leave adequate preparations, including lesson plans, for a substitute teacher
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Actively and appropriately participates and collaborates in school teams/committees
• Support district initiatives
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day
• Attend and sponsor extracurricular activities
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect
• Complete Safe Schools training as directed by the District.
• Be responsible for students on field trips
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab/volunteer students
• Follow district and school policies and procedures
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal Additional Information Help for Additional Information.

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Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.

The following may be required:

Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment:

On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hours work may be required.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district. All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Gallup-McKinley County Schools Social Links Connect with Gallup-McKinley County Schools Other Local Jobs from Gallup-McKinley County Schools Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Play Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 2026-2027 SY

• Head Principal
• Tohatchi Elementary School Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Regular | $121,383.00 Year Education Institution
• 3 days ago

Title:

Administrative

• Head Principal

•

Elementary Work Location:

Tohatchi Elementary School Work Hours:

7.5 hours/

Day Contract Length:

236

Days Salary:

$121,383.00 Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To direct, coordinate, and administer the administrative, educational and counseling activities, to provide equal educational opportunities for all students; ensures that the educational programs comply with State and District education standards and other appropriate agencies. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general administrative direction from the Superintendent or designee. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff. Essential Function Statements

• Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.

Develops, evaluates and coordinates, within District policy, an educational program. Ensures that objectives for student education are met through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, educational needs of students, District and State standards, and issuance of directives. 2. Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and upholds administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations. Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information. 3. Develops site curriculum guide based on state competencies, including objectives, assessments methods, and ordering of instructional materials. 4. Directs the preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports. 5. Supervises and conducts performance evaluations of professional school staff and support staff. 6. Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school. 7. Administers educational programs for the students with mental or physical disabilities, facilitates services and ensures that needed services are provided by the appropriate specialist. 8. Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations and surrounding schools to coordinate educational services. 9. Plans and monitors school budget. 10. Plans and directs building maintenance, and ensures that all facilities are in compliance with appropriate health and safety regulations. 11. Attends required meetings, conducts staff meetings, and participates in assigned committees. 12. Prepares required state and district reports. 13. Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment and instructional material as needed. 14. Performs related duties as required. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share 2026-2027 SY

• Athletic Coach
• Assistant Cheer Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Coaches and Scouts Regular | $5,000.00 Month Education Institution
• 4 days ago

Title:

Athletic Coach•

Assistant Cheer Work Location:

Gallup High School Contract Length:

Year-Round Sport Minimum Salary:

$5,000.00

Maximum Salary:

$5,000.00 ATHLETIC

COACHING LICENSE, 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency AND Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/how-to-apply/athletic-coach-7-12/) from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. (www.nmact.org) General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share 2026-2027 SY

• Athletic Coach
• Assistant Dance Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Coaches and Scouts Regular | $5,000.00 Month Education Institution
• 4 days ago

Title:

Athletic Coach•

Assistant Dance Work Location:

Gallup High School Contract Length:

Year-Round Sport Minimum Salary:

$5,000.00

Maximum Salary:

$5,000.00 ATHLETIC

COACHING LICENSE, 7-12

Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/how-to-apply/athletic-coach-5-12/) from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. (www.nmact.org) General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share 2026-2027 SY

• Athletic Coach
• C-Team Volleyball Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Coaches and Scouts Regular | $5,300.00 Month Education Institution
• 4 days ago

Title:

Athletic Coach•

C-Team Volleyball Work Location:

Gallup High School Contract Length:

Fall Sport Minimum Salary:

$5,300.00

Maximum Salary:

$5,300.00 ATHLETIC

COACHING LICENSE, 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency AND Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/how-to-apply/athletic-coach-7-12/) from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. (www.nmact.org) General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Gallup-McKinley County Schools Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Teachers and Instructors, All Other Help for Occupation Information for Teachers and Instructors, All Other. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.gmcs.org/ on 03/09/2026. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]