26-27 Special Education Teacher of the Gifted

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year

Sandia Vista Elementary School

190 Day Contract

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire; and 
• Must hold or be able to obtain a NM Gifted Endorsement within two (2) years from date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

• 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, grade level/content group, and student academic achievement;
• Maintains 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 timeframes;
• 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 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness;
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations; and 
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.

Work Hours

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

Accountability

Reports To:  Principal or Assistant Principal

Evaluated By:  Principal or Assistant Principal 

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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