SPED EC Teacher (4y) Riverside On Track Prek (Special Education License Required)

Gadsden Independent School District•Sunland Park, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver comprehensive early childhood instructional programming in a special education classroom while managing a caseload of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Develop, present, and implement IEPs for initial evaluations and annual reviews in accordance with IDEA and district policies. Provide direct instruction, monitor progress, and deliver specialized support to address each child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Supervise classroom support staff and collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams. The role follows applicable professional ethics, district policies, safety and computer security rules, teacher competency standards, NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and New Mexico Pre-K program standards and guidance. The teacher works with children with diverse needs, adapts instruction and materials, conducts family engagement activities, and supports a collaborative Pre-K classroom. The position directly supervises an Instructional Assistant, including training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and addressing team concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education from a four-year college or university.
Level One, Two, or Three New Mexico Teaching License.
New Mexico Public Education Department Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade Three License.
New Mexico Special Education License.
Ability to use multiple virtual instructional platforms.
Proficiency with Google Suites, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Ability to use online meeting platforms such as Google Meets, Zoom, and MS Teams, and IEP management systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Three professional reference letters, each dated within the last 12 months; current district employees must include one from their current supervisor.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related teaching experience in a Pre-K or early childhood classroom.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IEPs for initial evaluations and annual reviews in compliance with IDEA and district policies.
Manage an active caseload of early childhood special education students.
Collaborate with parents and specialists to gather input and coordinate comprehensive student support.
Set measurable annual IEP goals and short-term objectives for each student.
Identify and coordinate special education and related services, accommodations, and modifications.
Establish and maintain progress-monitoring systems to track student progress toward IEP goals.
Facilitate and conduct IEP meetings, finalize plans, and ensure team members are informed and aligned.
Communicate with parents about student progress and schedule periodic IEP reviews and revisions as needed.
Implement instruction addressing children’s developmental needs and individual IEP goals, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs.
Locate or develop learning materials and adapt instructional strategies for diverse learning styles and exceptionalities.
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the assigned classroom Instructional Assistant.
Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
Assist with planning and implementing parent trainings and family events.
Attend scheduled parent, staff, and IEP meetings and professional development training.
Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students.
Supervise students on site and during field trips.
Train the Instructional Assistant, assign and direct work, appraise performance, confer about classroom best practices, and address concerns and problems within the collaborative team.
Comply with professional ethics, district policies, regulations, safety requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal rules.
Follow NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and applicable New Mexico Pre-K standards, criteria, curriculum guidance, and learning guidelines.