Special Education Teacher 24/25 SY- Signing Incentives - $10,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $2,500 - $4,500 Please see additional information for details

Special Education Teacher 24/25 SY- Signing Incentives - $10,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $2,500 - $4,500 Please see additional information for details JobID: 2093

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:

4/26/2023

Location:

PR Leyva Middle School

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As established by the New Mexico Public Education Department:

A bachelor's degree; Masters degree preferred.

A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed or the ability to obtain one.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Hiring Incentive Program for 2024-2025 School Year

Eligibility Requirements for the 2024-2025 signing/relocation incentives

• You must be a new employee who has not been employed in any certified capacity by Carlsbad Municipal Schools during the 2024-2025 school year(s).

• The position hired must be a certified teacher or head principal.

• Alternatively licensed employees do not qualify.

• Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification decisions for specific situations that involve these incentives.

Incentive Amounts

• Level III License (Masters and 6 years of experience or more OR NBCT Certification) $20,000

• Level II License (BA/BS and 4 years of experience or more) $15,000

• Level I License (BA and 0 to 3 years of experience) $10,000

• Reciprocity- Those applying for reciprocity will automatically receive a Level 1 incentive amount. Once a NM teaching license is issued, the amount will be adjusted and back pay will be reimbursed to the employee.

Incentive Payment

• ¼ on the first paycheck of the school year (August 15, 2024)

• ¼ on the second semester paycheck (January 15, 2025)

• ¼ on the end of year contract paycheck (June 30, 2025)

• ¼ at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year (August 15, 2025)

Relocation Incentives

• Employees living within a 50 mile radius from Carlsbad will be considered for the relocation incentive.

• Up to 100 miles $2,500

• 101 to 299 miles $3,500

• 300 and above $4,500

• You must provide proof of your current address in order to receive a relocation incentive. We will accept a mortgage statement or a utility bill dated within the last 30 days.

Prorated Incentives

Any hires made after August 1st, will not be eligible to receive a full incentive amount. All incentive payments will be prorated based on the number of contract days worked by the new hire.

Failure to Complete Terms of Contract: Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in either of the two school years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026) will result in forfeiture of the entire signing/relocation incentive. The employee will be required to reimburse Carlsbad Municipal Schools for the amount received.