2025-2026 Secondary Special Education Teacher - Socorro Middle School

Socorro Consolidated Schools; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socorro Consolidated Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide modified programs aligned with IEPs in the Middle School setting. You will adapt instruction, assess progress, and partner with families to support students' cognitive and social development.

The ideal candidate holds a New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Teaching License and a Bachelor's Degree, demonstrates strong collaboration, classroom management, and commitment to universal design for

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
• Special Education Teaching License from New Mexico PED.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and related services.

Responsibilities

• Teaches all core subjects and related arts per IEP requirements.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized or small group instruction.
• Maintains student records, progress reports, and reports cards.
• Participates in IEP meetings and collaborates with staff and families.

Skills

Classroom instruction

IEP development

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Special Education Teaching License

Job description

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE

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

Physical Activity - Daily: Yes/No - Description

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

No. of lbs. from the floor Push Pull Lift Carry Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while

0-25 X X Daily

26-50 X X Weekly

51-150

Above 150

No. of lbs from chest high Push Pull Lift Carry Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while

0-25 X X Weekly

26-50 X X Once in a while

51-150

Above 150

No. of lbs. over head Push Pull Lift Carry Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while

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

Middle School

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.