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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• New Mexico Special Education teaching license.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures, and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and relate to students, parents, and others.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relations as evidenced by the ability to relate positively with staff, parents, students, and the community.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including communicating a positive attitude, and the ability to make presentations.
• Ability to function as a professional team member.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven professional management skills such as planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results through the completion of previous assignments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a desire to lead.
• Ability to establish and maintain a favorable working and learning atmosphere.
• Ability to demonstrate actions that support the district and its mission.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies, procedures, and state and federal statutes.
• Knowledge of technology as it relates to education.
• Maintain confidentiality related to district, students, and family information.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort.
• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and transporting up to 50 lbs.
• High degree of concentration requiring continuous and often intense mental and visual attention.
• Numerous irregularities; complex tasks are involved.
• May be required to work with students and /or equipment related to hygiene, toileting, feeding, or therapy purposes.
• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
• Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a student teaching or Internship program.
• At least one year of previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes/students in inclusive and separate settings, and for the time as designated in the IEP and by the school administrator.
• Provides direct instruction to students to meet the specified IEP annual goals and short-term objectives for each student, as well as the general curriculum goals and objectives.
• Documents and communicates pupil progress to parents, regular classroom teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensures an orderly learning environment through effective teaching and management practices.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques to address the needs and capabilities of the individual or students involved.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
• Collects, maintains, and records ongoing data and records on each student for progress monitoring for quarterly reporting, reevaluation, and instructional decision-making.
• Utilizes data, including pre- and post-assessments, to inform instruction and impact the IEP.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staffing/conferences with the school, appropriate community personnel, parents, and students when appropriate.
• Develops and implements on an ongoing basis the Individual Education Plan for each student assigned to the special education programs.
• Actively seeks out services and related services staff necessary to assist in meeting the IEP goals and objectives for individual students.
• Plans and participates in each student’s annual review/IEP meeting, including preparation of a draft IEP in the electronic IEP system, and completion of progress notes with data on previous goals.
• Provides the necessary record-keeping documents as required by the Federal, State, district rules and regulations/policies, and procedures.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with building administrators, other building teachers, and related services personnel and support personnel.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Plans and supervises the purposeful assignment of the Educational Assistant(s) and volunteers, and provides evaluative data regarding their job performance.

Benefits

• Level 1 License: $55,000+
• Level 2 License: $65,000+
• Level 3 License: $75,000+