Frontline Applicant Tracking - Gallup-Mckinley County Schools

Openings as of 4/2/2025

2025-2026 SY - Teacher - 3rd Grade; Signing Incentive $17,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $3,000 (300+ miles); Free Rent/Utilities - Elementary

JobID: 4354

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - 3rd Grade


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  Tohatchi Elementary School


Date Available:
  SY2025-2026


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Title: Teacher – 3rd Grade - Elementary
Work Location: Tohatchi Elementary School  
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $57,678.00
Maximum Salary: $80,796.00
 
Supervisor: Principal
 
General Job Description:  The Elementary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for students. The teacher is held accountable to the New Mexico Teacher Competencies and Domains.  The teacher will also deliver State and District curriculum and provide equal educational opportunities for all students.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of content
  • Design of coherent instruction
  • Setting Instructional Outcomes
  • Demonstrating knowledge of resources
  • Demonstrating knowledge of Students
  • Designing of Student Assessment
• Creating an Environment for Learning
  • Creating an environment of respect and rapport
  • Organizing physical space within learning environment
  • Establishing a culture for learning
  • Managing classroom procedures
  • Managing student behavior
• Teaching for Learning
  • Communicating with students in a manner that is appropriate to their culture and level of development
  • Using questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourse
  • Engaging students in learning
  • Assessment in instruction
  • Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professionalism
  • Communicating with families
  • Participating in a professional community
  • Reflecting on teaching
  • Demonstrating professionalism
  • Growing and developing professionally
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage time appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete records of grades and attendance as required by the school district
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in faculty, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• Leave adequate preparations, including lesson plans, for a substitute teacher
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Actively and appropriately participates and collaborates in school teams/committees
• Support district initiatives
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day
• Attend and sponsor extracurricular activities
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect
• Complete Safe Schools training as directed by the District.
• Be responsible for students on field trips
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab/volunteer students
• Follow district and school policies and procedures
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
 
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.  The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.
 
Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology. 
 
Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  After-hours work may be required.
 
Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.
 
All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
 
All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools: 2025-2026 SY Incentives
 
          Relocation Expenses for New Teachers
          All New Classroom Teachers & SPED Teachers
                    300+ miles: $3,000
 
          Signing Incentive for New Teachers
          McKinley County Graduates (HS): $20,000
          NM Graduates (HS or College) or Within Navajo Nation Boundaries: $18,500
          All Others: $17,000
 
Signing Incentives:

Relocation incentive for all new teachers, counselors and administrators will be paid in full on the first paycheck of the school year. All other incentives for teachers and counselors will be paid out over the course of two school years in four installments. Payment will be made ¼ in December of the first contract year, ¼ in May of the first contract year,
¼ in December of the second contract year and ¼ in May of the second contract year. The incentive will be prorated for hires made after the official work calendar start date but prior to December 31, 2025. Any hires made on or after December 31, 2025, will not be eligible to receive the signing incentives listed above.Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in
either/both of the two school years will result in the forfeiture of the entire signing incentive and relocation incentive. Signing Incentives are effective February 3, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the signing incentives, you must be a new employee who was not employed in any position or certified capacity by GMCS during the 2024-2025 school year. For the relocation incentive, you cannot have received a relocation incentive within the last two (2) years to qualify for the Relocation Incentive for SY 25-26.
• Exception: Employees moving job class level up to new position (EA to Teacher or Teacher to Principal)
Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification/decision-making for specific situations that involve these incentives. This includes creating rules to support the incentives' successful implementation. The superintendent or his designee will make any final decision on implementing these incentives.
 




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Openings as of 4/2/2025

2025-2026 SY - Teacher - Kindergarten/1st Grade Split; Signing Incentive $17,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $3,000 (300+ miles); Free Rent/Utilities - Elementary

JobID: 4343

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  Tohatchi Elementary School


Date Available:
  SY2025-2026


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Title: Teacher – Kindergarten/1st Grade Split - Elementary
Work Location: Tohatchi Elementary School
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $57,678.00
Maximum Salary: $80,796.00
 
Supervisor:    Principal
 
General Job Description:  The Elementary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for students. The teacher is held accountable to the New Mexico Teacher Competencies and Domains.  The teacher will also deliver State and District curriculum and provide equal educational opportunities for all students.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of content
  • Design of coherent instruction
  • Setting Instructional Outcomes
  • Demonstrating knowledge of resources
  • Demonstrating knowledge of Students
  • Designing of Student Assessment
• Creating an Environment for Learning
  • Creating an environment of respect and rapport
  • Organizing physical space within learning environment
  • Establishing a culture for learning
  • Managing classroom procedures
  • Managing student behavior
• Teaching for Learning
  • Communicating with students in a manner that is appropriate to their culture and level of development
  • Using questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourse
  • Engaging students in learning
  • Assessment in instruction
  • Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professionalism
  • Communicating with families
  • Participating in a professional community
  • Reflecting on teaching
  • Demonstrating professionalism
  • Growing and developing professionally
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage time appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete records of grades and attendance as required by the school district
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in faculty, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• Leave adequate preparations, including lesson plans, for a substitute teacher
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Actively and appropriately participates and collaborates in school teams/committees
• Support district initiatives
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day
• Attend and sponsor extracurricular activities
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect
• Complete Safe Schools training as directed by the District.
• Be responsible for students on field trips
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab/volunteer students
• Follow district and school policies and procedures
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
 
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.  The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.
 
Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology. 
 
Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  After-hours work may be required.
 
Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.
 
All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
 
All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.


Gallup-McKinley County Schools: 2025-2026 SY Incentives
 
          Relocation Expenses for New Teachers
          All New Classroom Teachers & SPED Teachers
                    300+ miles: $3,000
 
          Signing Incentive for New Teachers
          McKinley County Graduates (HS): $20,000
          NM Graduates (HS or College) or Within Navajo Nation Boundaries: $18,500
          All Others: $17,000
 
Signing Incentives:

Relocation incentive for all new teachers, counselors and administrators will be paid in full on the first paycheck of the school year. All other incentives for teachers and counselors will be paid out over the course of two school years in four installments. Payment will be made ¼ in December of the first contract year, ¼ in May of the first contract year,
¼ in December of the second contract year and ¼ in May of the second contract year. The incentive will be prorated for hires made after the official work calendar start date but prior to December 31, 2025. Any hires made on or after December 31, 2025, will not be eligible to receive the signing incentives listed above.Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in
either/both of the two school years will result in the forfeiture of the entire signing incentive and relocation incentive. Signing Incentives are effective February 3, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the signing incentives, you must be a new employee who was not employed in any position or certified capacity by GMCS during the 2024-2025 school year. For the relocation incentive, you cannot have received a relocation incentive within the last two (2) years to qualify for the Relocation Incentive for SY 25-26.
 
• Exception: Employees moving job class level up to new position (EA to Teacher or Teacher to Principal)

Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification/decision-making for specific situations that involve these incentives. This includes creating rules to support the incentives' successful implementation. The superintendent or his designee will make any final decision on implementing these incentives.
 




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Openings as of 4/2/2025

2025-2026 SY - Teacher - Kindergarten; Signing Incentive $17,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $3,000 (300+ miles); Free Rent/Utilities - Elementary

JobID: 4345

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Kindergarten


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  Tohatchi Elementary School


Date Available:
  SY2025-2026


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Title: Teacher – Kindergarten - Elementary
Work Location: Tohatchi Elementary  
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $57,678.00
Maximum Salary: $80,796.00
 
Supervisor: Principal
 
General Job Description:  The Elementary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for students. The teacher is held accountable to the New Mexico Teacher Competencies and Domains.  The teacher will also deliver State and District curriculum and provide equal educational opportunities for all students.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of content
  • Design of coherent instruction
  • Setting Instructional Outcomes
  • Demonstrating knowledge of resources
  • Demonstrating knowledge of Students
  • Designing of Student Assessment
• Creating an Environment for Learning
  • Creating an environment of respect and rapport
  • Organizing physical space within learning environment
  • Establishing a culture for learning
  • Managing classroom procedures
  • Managing student behavior
• Teaching for Learning
  • Communicating with students in a manner that is appropriate to their culture and level of development
  • Using questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourse
  • Engaging students in learning
  • Assessment in instruction
  • Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professionalism
  • Communicating with families
  • Participating in a professional community
  • Reflecting on teaching
  • Demonstrating professionalism
  • Growing and developing professionally
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage time appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete records of grades and attendance as required by the school district
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in faculty, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• Leave adequate preparations, including lesson plans, for a substitute teacher
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Actively and appropriately participates and collaborates in school teams/committees
• Support district initiatives
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day
• Attend and sponsor extracurricular activities
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect
• Complete Safe Schools training as directed by the District.
• Be responsible for students on field trips
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab/volunteer students
• Follow district and school policies and procedures
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
 
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.  The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.
 
Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology. 
 
Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  After-hours work may be required.
 
Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.
 
All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
 
All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools: 2025-2026 SY Incentives
 
          Relocation Expenses for New Teachers
          All New Classroom Teachers & SPED Teachers
                    300+ miles: $3,000
 
          Signing Incentive for New Teachers
          McKinley County Graduates (HS): $20,000
          NM Graduates (HS or College) or Within Navajo Nation Boundaries: $18,500
          All Others: $17,000
 
Signing Incentives:

Relocation incentive for all new teachers, counselors and administrators will be paid in full on the first paycheck of the school year. All other incentives for teachers and counselors will be paid out over the course of two school years in four installments. Payment will be made ¼ in December of the first contract year, ¼ in May of the first contract year,
¼ in December of the second contract year and ¼ in May of the second contract year. The incentive will be prorated for hires made after the official work calendar start date but prior to December 31, 2025. Any hires made on or after December 31, 2025, will not be eligible to receive the signing incentives listed above.Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in
either/both of the two school years will result in the forfeiture of the entire signing incentive and relocation incentive. Signing Incentives are effective February 3, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the signing incentives, you must be a new employee who was not employed in any position or certified capacity by GMCS during the 2024-2025 school year. For the relocation incentive, you cannot have received a relocation incentive within the last two (2) years to qualify for the Relocation Incentive for SY 25-26.
 
• Exception: Employees moving job class level up to new position (EA to Teacher or Teacher to Principal)

Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification/decision-making for specific situations that involve these incentives. This includes creating rules to support the incentives' successful implementation. The superintendent or his designee will make any final decision on implementing these incentives.
 




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Openings as of 4/2/2025

2025-2026 SY - Teacher - Preschool; Signing Incentive $17,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $3,000 (300+ miles); Free Rent/Utilities - Elementary

JobID: 4346

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Preschool


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  Tohatchi Elementary School


Date Available:
  SY2025-2026


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Title: Teacher – Preschool - Elementary
Work Location: Tohatchi Elementary School  
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $57,678.00
Maximum Salary: $80,796.00
 
To deliver the District educational program by teaching students academic, social and motor skills according to State and District education standards and other appropriate agencies, and to provide equal educational opportunities for all students. 
 
Supervision Received and Exercised
 
Receives general direction from the Principal or assignee.
 
May exercise technical and functional supervision over supervisory, professional, technical clerical, and volunteer staff.
 
Essential Function Statements - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare course objectives and outline of course of study following the State and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional and activity purposes; operates and cares for various audio-visual equipment; operate various office machines to prepare materials.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results; Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentation.
• Teachers rules of conduct; Maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to age-appropriate learning.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise; Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the District.
• Coordinates class field trips.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Participate in and/or share loads in extra-curricular student and school activities.
• Performs all teaching competencies as required by the District/State.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications Requirements:
 
Knowledge of:
• Basic principles of early childhood development include human growth and development, and special education.
• Classroom management.
• Content area theories, approved curriculum, and the objectives of assigned area of instruction.
• Teaching methods and resources for each assigned area of instruction.
• Modern, effective and innovative teaching practices and techniques.
• Modern office and classroom equipment, including computers.
• The principles of student growth, development, and learning to enhance student learning and understanding.
• State and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Educational foundations of a school district, including the organization, administration, funding resources, and record keeping.
• Native American communities in the southwest.
• Cultural diversities of the local area.
Ability to:
• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught and/or assigned.
• Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Appropriately apply the principles of student growth, development, and learning.
• Nurture, motivate, teach and influence children.
• Effectively utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Promote positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Create a positive atmosphere conducive to promoting student involvement and self-concept, recognizing student diversity.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Participate in the development and administration of District goals, objectives and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Understand and respect the cultural diversities, and Native American traditional beliefs and practices, of students and their families.
In addition to the essential functions stated, a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher may perform these duties specific to their field of specialization:
• Deliver designated curriculum and educational program to three and four-year old children.
• Conduct home visits and parent training/workshops.
• Expend and maintain record of expenditures of any federal funding allocation.
• Assist children with self-help, feeding and personal hygiene skills.
• Work with parents to identify strengths and needs of children; maintain records of the growth, health, behavior and developmental progress of each child.
Experience and Training Guideline:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
     Experience:  One year of related work experience in a school setting is desirable.
 
     Education:  Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is an appropriate educational field.
 
     Licensure & Certificates:  Applicants must have BA degree and possess or have ability to obtain a NM teaching license (New Mexico has an alternative licensure program for applicants who possess a BA degree or higher)
 
     CPR Certificate/Driver's License:  Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR), and a valid New Mexico Motor Vehicle Operators license.
 
Working Conditions
 
     Environmental Conditions:  Classroom and field environment; may occasionally travel from site to site.
 
     Physical Conditions:  Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting and sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
 
Full and complete job descriptions are available from the Personnel Department.
 
All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
 
All Applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluation of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools: 2025-2026 SY Incentives
 
          Relocation Expenses for New Teachers
          All New Classroom Teachers & SPED Teachers
                    300+ miles: $3,000
 
          Signing Incentive for New Teachers
          McKinley County Graduates (HS): $20,000
          NM Graduates (HS or College) or Within Navajo Nation Boundaries: $18,500
          All Others: $17,000
 
Signing Incentives:

Relocation incentive for all new teachers, counselors and administrators will be paid in full on the first paycheck of the school year. All other incentives for teachers and counselors will be paid out over the course of two school years in four installments. Payment will be made ¼ in December of the first contract year, ¼ in May of the first contract year,
¼ in December of the second contract year and ¼ in May of the second contract year. The incentive will be prorated for hires made after the official work calendar start date but prior to December 31, 2025. Any hires made on or after December 31, 2025, will not be eligible to receive the signing incentives listed above.Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in
either/both of the two school years will result in the forfeiture of the entire signing incentive and relocation incentive. Signing Incentives are effective February 3, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the signing incentives, you must be a new employee who was not employed in any position or certified capacity by GMCS during the 2024-2025 school year. For the relocation incentive, you cannot have received a relocation incentive within the last two (2) years to qualify for the Relocation Incentive for SY 25-26.
 
• Exception: Employees moving job class level up to new position (EA to Teacher or Teacher to Principal)

Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification/decision-making for specific situations that involve these incentives. This includes creating rules to support the incentives' successful implementation. The superintendent or his designee will make any final decision on implementing these incentives.
 




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