2026-2027 Special Education Teacher

South Valley Academy; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

South Valley Academy in Albuquerque, NM seeks passionate educators to join our community. The Special Education Teacher will co-teach with general education teachers, differentiate instruction, and implement IEPs to ensure students have access to the general curriculum and opportunities to succeed.

As a case manager, you will monitor student progress, collaborate with families, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• New Mexico Special Education K-12 License or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Expertise in differentiation.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach with general education teachers.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Implement IEPs and monitor progress.
• Serve as case manager and collaborate with families.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and collaborate with support teams.
• Plan lessons and monitor progress.

Skills

Differentiation

Collaboration

IEPs

Progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Mexico Special Education K-12 License or reciprocity eligibility

Job description

South Valley Academy is looking for passionate and talented educators who love to work with students, who are committed to their practice, who feel that being an educator is essential and meaningful, and who believe in the core values of equity, opportunity, social justice, and community.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities, ensuring they have access to the general education curriculum. This role involves co-teaching with general education teachers, differentiating instruction, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet the diverse needs of students. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the teacher serves as a case manager, monitoring student progress, collaborating with families, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By creating an inclusive learning environment and working closely with support teams, the Special Education Teacher helps students achieve their goals and thrive. Effective communication, lesson planning, and progress monitoring are key aspects of this position.

South Valley Academy offers a full benefits package for employees through the New Mexico Public School Insurance Authority. This includes medical, dental, and vision.

• Ability to pass a background check
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• New Mexico Special Education K-12 License or eligibility for reciprocity
• Expertise in differentiation
• Strong collaboration skills

L1-L3: $59,641-$88,440 dependent on qualifications and experience.