Early Childhood Teacher- ABQ campus

NM School for the Deaf•Santa Fe, NM

15d

About The Position

Responsible for instruction in assigned content area(s) and age/grade level(s). Plans learning experiences that motivate students and meet their individual needs. Prepares and utilizes instructional materials that support overall curricular goals, adhering to state standards and curriculum resources available at NMSD. Uses formative assessment to inform instructional planning. Integrates critical thinking skills and literacy/signacy into lesson plans. Supports NMSD’s progressive vision and mission.

Requirements

Possession of Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or related areas.
Highly qualified in assigned content area, or commitment towards attaining Highly Qualified status.
Possession of, or eligible for, New Mexico teacher licensure.
Strong academic background in assigned content area and age/grade group, including methods of teaching.
Must possess a New Mexico Teachers License with the New Mexico Public Education Department or be eligible to obtain one. Applicant has one year from hire date to obtain licensure.
Ability to present to an audience.
Superior reading and writing skills are required for extensive documentation related to home visits and supervisory activities. State and federal reports are integral to this position.
Fluent receptive and expressive American Sign Language and written English skills. (Fluency in Spanish is desirable).
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, as well as various software packages including Microsoft Office.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to think independently, problem solve and work with the whole team.
Ability and commitment to represent the Vision, Mission and Beliefs of NMSD as both a school and an agency.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is desirable

Responsibilities

Prepares and implements Course Objectives, Instructional Units and Lesson Plans following established schedules and utilizing NMSD curriculum guidelines and requirements.
Plans learning experiences that motivate students and meet their individual needs.
Assigns lessons and homework and provides students with feedback as appropriate.
Prepares and utilizes instructional materials that support overall curricular goals.
Develops and utilizes formative assessment to inform instructional planning.
Administers formative and summative assessment to evaluate student progress.
Prepares records and reports on students’ progress as required.
Keeps attendance records.
Maintains discipline in the classroom.
Meets with supervisor and/or team to discuss student progress and develop plans to address issues.
Completes duties related to Individual Education Plans, including assessment, writing present levels of performance and goals and/or benchmarks for individual students.
Adheres to and implements all Individual Education Plans that also may include but is not limited to Accommodations/Modifications, Language Plans, Behavior Plans, Health Plans, and Safety Plans.
Attends required meetings and trainings.
Participates in in-service activities provided by the school, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Serves as a Primary Contact Teacher for students as assigned, contacting parents with updates about their child, and supporting students as needed.
Serves on faculty committees and curricular work groups as required.
Maintains current licensure as required by New Mexico regulations.
Adheres to NMSD’s Vision, Mission and Belief statements.