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Would it be contrary to new mexico labor or educational law for a new mexico school district not to employ a new mexico certified teacher (of another school district) with evauations of clearly outstanding and exceeds expections for a position that is being taught presently by a substitute teacher? A teacher of 30 plus years is payed more than a substitute teacher--that may be the problem????

You are really going to have to speak with a local employment law attorney about this one. You will have to go into more detail as what you have posted is insufficient. Do ask your consulting attorney whether your case fits within the framework of the recent case of Byrnie v. Town of Cromwell. Your attorney can find that case at http://laws.findlaw.com/2nd/999389.html.