*2025-2026 Behavioral Special Education Teacher - Parkview Elementary

Socorro Consolidated Schools; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OSHA training

Job summary

Socorro Consolidated Schools in Socorro, NM, seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide a modified program for students with IEPs and to support their cognitive and social development.

You will plan lessons, implement individualized instruction, maintain records, and work with families and staff in IEP meetings.

A Bachelor's degree and a valid NM Special Education license are required; experience with educational technology is a plus. This is a full-time, school-year position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and NM teaching license.
• Experience with IEPs and special education programming.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teaches core subjects to students with IEPs.
• Develops lesson plans and adapts curriculum to needs.
• Maintains student records and progress reports.
• Participates in IEP meetings and collaborates with staff.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Knowledge

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid NM SPED License

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE

1. To provide sound educational programs for children who require a modified program from the regular classroom instruction.

2. To help students reach maximum cognitive, affective, psycho-motor, and goal-setting development and to help each student develop competencies as defined by local, state and national statements of student outcomes, specifically the New Mexico Content Standards and Benchmarks, as included in the individual education plan (I.E.P.) of the student.

SUPERVISOR

School Principal

SUPERVISES

May supervise Educational Assistant(s)

EDUCATION REQUIRED/EDUCATION PREFERRED

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

Valid New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Teaching License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music and other assigned approved programs to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the New Mexico Public Education Department and other appropriate learning activities as stated in the I.E.P.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans, and instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluates pupils' I.E.P. growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and report cards.
7. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils with their physical, social, and academic needs.
8. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
9. Maintains professional competence through education activities provided by the district or self-selected activities.
10. Participates in the selection and requisition process of ordering books, instructional materials and supplies and maintain a required inventory record.
11. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned during the work day.
12. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program, and as stated in the I.E.P.
13. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
14. Participates in faculty committees as assigned.
15. Integrates the use of educational technology into instructional program, as appropriate.
16. Participate in and teach toilet training and personal hygiene of students as needed.
17. Participants in the Individual Education Planning Committee meetings to decide on program placements.
18. Participates in the individual Education Planning Committee meeting to help develop I.E.P.
19. Keeps files current with all required information.
20. Occasionally, lifts loads weighting up to 50 lbs.
21. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and school program.
22. Participates in General Education Screening Committee to assist in the referral process.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

Employee's work:

• Standing 60% Inside 95%
• Walking 35% Outside 5%
• Sitting 5%
• Total 100% 100%

Requirements While Performing Job

• Twist: Waist Yes
• Wrist Yes
• Neck/Shoulder Yes
• Stoop, bend Yes
• Squat, kneel or crawl Yes
• Repetitive motions of hands or wrists Yes
• Run No
• Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment No
• Ride equipment No
• Walk on uneven terrain No
• Fine finger dexterity Yes
• Manual dexterity Yes
• Reaching above shoulders Yes
• Reaching at shoulder height Yes
• Reaching below shoulders Yes
• Other

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

• 0-25 X X Daily
• 26-50 X X Weekly
• 51-150
• Above 150
• 0-25 X X Weekly
• 26-50 X X Once in a while
• 51-150
• Above 150
• 0-25 X X Once in a while
• 26-50
• 51-150
• Above 150

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

• Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others Yes
• Cold/heat of outside work
• Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
• Contact with the public Yes
• Dampness
• Electrical
• Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
• High work spaces
• Machine noise No
• Radiation
• Sun Yes
• Vibration
• Protective equipment required

Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities

• Normal night vision
• Normal depth perception X
• Normal depth vision X
• Normal color vision X
• Red/Green/Amber color vision X
• Uncorrected Vision
• Corrected Vision X

• Hearing essentially normal X
• Some high tone loss
• Significant high tone loss
• Low tone loss
• Other requirements: Corrected hearing X

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION

Parkview Elementary

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT)

School year asper Board Approved Calendar

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY

Principal/Director of Student Services

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

*** CHOSEN APPLICANTMAYNEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE2025-2026ACADEMIC YEAR