2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Special Education; Inclusion and LIDs

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• $82k Per Year 2026-2027 SY
• Teacher
• Special Education; Inclusion and LIDs Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Gallup, NM

• 87301 Positions available: 1 Job #: 5154

Source:

Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Posted:

03/31/2026

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 Education Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is an appropriate educational field. Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Title:

2026-2027 SY

• Teacher
• Special Education; Inclusion and LIDs

Work Location:

Chief Manuelito Middle School

Work Hours:

7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length:

194 Days

Minimum Salary:

$59,984.00

Maximum Salary:

$84,026.00 To provide educational services and carry out programs to average and gifted students, students with physical and mental disabilities, and to students who may not be enrolled in school due to health limitations, distance from school, etc., enabling students to attain their maximum achievement and adjustment which interfere with the individual students' ability to benefit from the District's educational program.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Receives general direction from the Special Education Director or designee.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff. Essential Function Statement
• Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, teaming levels, and limitation of students, and to meet the goals and objectives of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of administrators, school personnel, students and families by implementing the educational plans as developed by appropriate specialists, serve as an advocate for students.
• Determines parents ability to comprehend and apply therapeutic and behavior modification techniques and parent's social and emotional needs to formulate teaching plan.
• Instructs students and develops individual teaching plans covering self-help, motor, social, cognitive, and language skills development for parents to implement in the home.
• Revises teaching plan to correspond with child's rate of development, when necessary.
• Counsels parents to provide social and emotional support for parents; and refers parents and child to social service agencies and facilities for additional services and financial assistance.
• Maintain confidential individual records for the purpose of making appropriate referrals and for maintaining continuation of service, and in compliance with Federal, State and District regulations and policies.
• Maintain professional skills through consultations, in service activities, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain an awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of students and their families and assists direct personnel in understanding these variations when planning for students and families.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Marginal Functions:

• Delivers educational services to children who are homebound due to health limitations, distance from school etc.
• Daily travel from site to site, and from home to home.

For Assignment as a Teacher for the

Hearing Impaired:

In addition to the essential functions stated, a Teacher for the Hearing Impaired may perform these duties specific to their field of specialization:

• Instructs students and teachers in various forms of communication such as sign language, finger spelling and speed cues.
• Encourages students to participate in verbal communication, classroom learning experiences to ensure their comprehension of subject matter, development of social skills and ability to communicate in situations encountered in daily living.

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Qualification Requirements Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of early childhood development and exceptional learning.

• Local and state educational structure and organization.
• The manner in which concepts of cultural diversity relate to an understanding of individuality.
• Educational foundations of a school district, including the organization, administration, funding resources, and record keeping.
• Current state and federal legislation, and district policies regarding identification, evaluation and placement procedures for children with disabilities.
• Cultural diversities of the local area and the traditional Native American beliefs of students and families.

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement corrective educational plans. Interact effectively with the educational professionals in the District.
• Utilize and understand formal assessment instruments, procedures and techniques for evaluation and remediation for learning disorders.
• Understand statistical analysis and evaluation, testing materials and results, counseling and interpersonal relations.
• Handle and maintain the records of students in a confidential manner.
• Understand and respect the cultural diversities, and Native American traditional beliefs and practices of students and their families.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guideline:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of related work experience in a school setting is desirable.

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is an appropriate educational field.

Licensure & Certificates:

Applicants must have BA degree and possess or have the ability to obtain a NM teaching license (New Mexico has an alternative licensure program for applicants who possess a BA degree or higher)

Working Conditions Physical Demands:

On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. While performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items need to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. In addition, while performing the duties of this job, the employee while performing will constantly stand/walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to use hands for fine manipulation, squat, kneel, knee stand, and push/pull. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 50 pounds and must frequently lift/carry up to 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 10 pounds.

Environmental Demands:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
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• Football Gallup-McKinley County Schools Navajo, NM Coaches and Scouts Regular | $4,000.00 Month Education Institution
• 2 days ago

Title:

Athletic Coach•

Middle School Football Work Location:

Navajo Middle School Contract Length:

Fall Sport Minimum Salary:

$4,000.00

Maximum Salary:

$4,000.00 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 Curriculum Coordinator Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Instructional Coordinators Regular Education Institution

• 5 days ago

TITLE:

CURRICULUM COORDINATOR CLASSIFICATION

ADMINSTRATION

DEPARTMENT

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

WORK HOURS

37.5 HRS

PER WEEK CONTRACT LENGTH

236

SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

(With Admin License) $121,383.00 (Other Admin) $114,995.00

Summary:

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent the Coordinator of Curriculum provides district-wide leadership, coordination, and oversight for curriculum development and alignment, student academic data management and reporting, and the operation of Library/Discovery Centers across Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS). This position serves as a key instructional leader responsible for ensuring that curriculum, data, and library/Discovery Center resources are strategically aligned with district goals, state standards, and the educational needs of all students. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives direction from Assistant Superintendent. Supervision of professional, clerical and technical staff. 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 2025-2026 SY

• Secretary (203 Contract Day)
• Secondary Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Regular | $27,766.00
• 30,079.00 Year Education Institution
• 6 days ago

Title:

Secretary

• (203 Contract Days)

•

Secondary Work Location:

Chief Manuelito Middle School Work Hours:

7.5 hours/

Day Contract Length:

203

Days Minimum Salary:

$27,766.00

Maximum Salary:

$30,079.00

SUMMARY:

Works with the school counseling department to maintain and supervise records on present and former students. Maintains good public relations with students, staff, administration and other agencies and institutions who may request records. Works to accomplish these expectations by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

Other duties as assigned:

• Create, request and maintain transcripts on all present and former students. These records must be treated with confidentiality and maintained according to district policies, local and state laws, and federal laws relating to Students' Right to Privacy.
• Prepare, log and mail out official student transcripts.
• Request transcripts from other schools; keep a log of date requested and date received.
• Upon receipt of transcripts for a new student, evaluate the courses and credits received and begin a cumulative folder and transcript card for new students.
• Prepare transcripts for incoming freshmen at the beginning of their first semester. (High Schools Only)
• Make a copy of each transcript for the counselor's office and keep all official transcripts in the office of the registrar.
• At the close of each grading period, the registrar will collect grade sheets from each teacher, check grade sheets for errors and prepare grade sheets for generating of student report cards.
• Upon completion of student report cards, the registrar will deliver all report cards to the teachers for distribution to the students or as required by the school procedure.
• Keep grade sheets and copies of report cards on file in the registrar's office.
• Take phone calls from colleges, the Armed Forces and other institutions regarding current and former students' records. Information may also be requested by, and given to, prospective employers and law enforcement agencies.
• Work with counseling secretary to give clerical assistance to the counseling office.
• Upon student's withdrawal from school, receive a signed copy of the withdrawal form with grades and fines, post the fines to the transcript, pull the transcript and copies and file in the dead file, available for reactivation and review at any time.
• Assist all seniors, former students, in sending transcripts to various colleges and universities upon request.

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• Athletic Coach
• Head Boys Basketball Gallup-McKinley County Schools Gallup, NM Coaches and Scouts Regular | $10,000.00 Year Education Institution
• 1 week ago

Title:

Athletic Coach•

Head Boys Basketball Work Location:

Hiroshi Miyamura High School Contract Length:

Winter Sport Minimum Salary:

$10,000.00

Maximum Salary:

$10,000.00 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 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 03/31/2026. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]