General Education Teacher - Social Studies - 26/27 SY

General Education Teacher

• Social Studies
• 26/27 SY Rio Rancho Public Schools Independence High School
• Rio Rancho, New Mexico This job is also posted in Rio Rancho Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5710255

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description This is a Job Posting for the 2026

• 2027 School Year 190 Day Contract Independence High School

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Efficient organizational ability; Professional written and oral communication skills; Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Teacher:

Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives; Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students; Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students; Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning; Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability; Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; Maintains order in the assigned classroom; Maintains records of student performance and attendance; Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames; Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities Competent technology skills. Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers. Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code Performs other job duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedure:

Applicant must attach: Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to

NMPED OR

a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure. Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university An Equal Opportunity Employer Salary information can be found here

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements