Employment Opportunities
Available Positions
Welcome
EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS are you looking for a dynamic, progressive work environment? Are you creative, take initiative, and welcome challenges? Taos Academy is looking for you to join our expanding team and support our students in their learning journey.
Why Taos Academy?
Taos Academy is a mission-driven, public charter school serving grades 5–12 in one of the most inspiring landscapes in the Southwest. We believe learning should be rigorous, relevant, and connected to the real world—and that teachers thrive when they are trusted as creative professionals.
At Taos Academy, educators collaborate across disciplines, design meaningful projects, and help students connect STEM, the Arts, and humanities in ways that reflect both global challenges and local culture. Teacher voice matters here: we welcome initiative, innovative course ideas, and thoughtful experimentation.
Rooted in the unique creative spirit of Taos—where art, science, land, and community intersect—we offer a supportive environment for educators who want to grow, lead, and teach with purpose.
Teach where curiosity is valued, collaboration is the norm, and imagination is essential.
Employment Opportunities
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Position |
Special Education Director |
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School Year |
2026–2027 |
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Location |
Taos Academy Charter School, Taos, New Mexico |
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Required Licensure: |
New Mexico Administrative License |
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Preferred Licensure: |
New Mexico Educational Diagnostician License |
To apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume, letter of interest, three professional references, and documentation of current New Mexico administrative licensure. Email to: dmoodley@taosacademy.org
Position Overview
Taos Academy Charter School is seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and student-centered Special Education Director to oversee special education compliance, facilitate IEP meetings, manage student data, and support individualized learning opportunities within our innovative hybrid educational model.
The ideal candidate will be proactive in communicating with families, monitoring student academic progress and attendance, and ensuring that students receive the services and interventions necessary to succeed.
IEP Facilitation and Special Education Compliance
- Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, including initial evaluations, annual reviews, reevaluations, and amendments.
- Review IEP documentation for accuracy, completeness, appropriate services, and compliance with federal and New Mexico special education regulations.
- Ensure that all special education timelines, procedural requirements, and documentation are maintained.
- Provide oversight of departmental compliance and collaborate with special education teachers and related service providers.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding IEP meetings, student progress, services, and educational concerns.
- Develop ancillary service schedules and communicate operational plan for staff to facilitate these services.
Special Education Data Management and Reporting
Special Education Data Management and Reporting
- Oversee special education records and data management within PowerSchool Special Programs.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting through New Mexico’s NOVA reporting system.
- Monitor student records, eligibility information, service documentation, and IEP compliance data.
- Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies to maintain accurate state and school records.
FLEX Program and Direct Student Services
FLEX Program and Direct Student Services
- Support Taos Academy’s FLEX Program by coordinating and providing direct special education services, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with instructional staff to ensure students receive individualized academic interventions and accommodations.
- Monitor student progress and support the implementation of IEP goals within the hybrid learning environment.
- Assist with developing individualized strategies for students experiencing academic challenges.
Student Attendance, Academic Intervention, and Family Engagement
Student Attendance, Academic Intervention, and Family Engagement
- Review weekly truancy and academic performance reports to identify students requiring additional support.
- Communicate with families of all students identified in weekly truancy and academic reports, including students who do not receive special education services.
- Work collaboratively with families, teachers, and school leadership to address attendance and academic concerns.
- Coordinate and help schedule Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings for students requiring additional intervention.
- Maintain documentation of family communication, interventions, and follow-up actions.
- Monitor intervention plans and collaborate with school personnel to support student improvement.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Current New Mexico Administrative License (Required).
- Educational Diagnostician License (Preferred).
- Experience in special education administration, IEP facilitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of IDEA, Section 504, and New Mexico special education requirements.
- Experience managing special education student information systems, preferably PowerSchool Special Programs.
- Knowledge of New Mexico NOVA reporting requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a hybrid school environment.
Preferred Experience
Preferred Experience
- Experience providing special education services in a hybrid or virtual learning environment.
- Experience coordinating Student Assistance Teams and academic interventions.
- Experience with family engagement, attendance interventions, and truancy prevention.
- Experience with special education data audits, reporting, and compliance monitoring
Submission Guidelines
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr. Moodley dmoodley@taosacademy.org
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Position |
High School Teacher |
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Status |
Full-Time; 4-day week |
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School Year |
2026–2027 |
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Location |
Taos, New Mexico |
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Grades |
High School. Grades 9-12. |
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Focus |
General Education |
To apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr. Moodley dmoodley@taosacademy.org
Position Overview
High school General Education teacher.
Ability to facilitate learning in all core subjects in a blended digital learning environment.
Applicants must
- possess or obtain NM license,
- have above average technology skills,
- embrace collaborative teaming,
- be willing to take leadership roles.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr. Moodley dmoodley@taosacademy.org
STEM / STEAM / Arts Educators Wanted (Part-Time)
Taos Academy is seeking creative, forward-thinking STEM, STEAM, and Arts teachers to join our collaborative learning community in Taos, New Mexico.
This part-time position teaches in the afternoons, making it an ideal opportunity for practicing artists, technologists, designers, programmers, and educators who want to share their expertise while maintaining other professional work.
We welcome proposals across computer technology, programming, engineering, digital or visual arts, music or musicianship, and innovative cross-disciplinary courses. We are open to appropriate suggestions from talented teachers.
If you bring strong technology skills, enjoy collaboration, and see teaching as both rigorous and creative, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, three references, and relevant licensure to
📧 Cal van Willigan cvanwilligen@taosacademy.org
To apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Cal van Willigan cvanwilligen@taosacademy.org