What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Teacher- General Education position at Rio Rancho Public Schools?
This job posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Rio Rancho Public Schools
190-day contract
To qualify for this position, you must be a current RRPS Resident Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
- 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; and
- 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; and
- 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; and
- Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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