2026-2027 Special Education Teacher - Gifted

Young World Physical Education; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a current New Mexico Department of Education license. Responsibilities include coordinating teaching programs, assisting with student development, and maintaining student documentation.

The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with educational staff and parents effectively. This position ensures a supportive learning environment for special education students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate for Special Education Teacher Gifted.
• Effective organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district wide objectives.
• Instructs and assists students in cognitive and socio-emotional development.
• Maintains documentation to assure accountability.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Professional communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution

New Mexico Department of Education license

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Teacher - Gifted

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2024

Job ID: 4651935

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate for Special Education Teacher Gifted;
• Effective organizational and planning abilities;
• Professional written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, parents, staff, and school matters;
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and other professionals;

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district wide objectives;
• Instructs and assists students in motor, language, socio-emotional and cognitive development;
• Assures that goals and objectives in Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are completed;
• Assists students with special needs, such as feeding, moving non-ambulatory students, bathroom assistance, diapering, and bathing;
• Plans and directs instruction activities of educational assistants;
• Instructs students in one-on-one activities and in small groups;
• Provides regular communication with educational assistants, ancillary staff and regular education teachers on student progress;
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students;
• Provides accurate delivery of curriculum to students within the scope of teaching assignment;
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students; maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning;
• Develops goals and objectives for self, grade level/content group and student academic achievement;
• Maintains documentation to assure accountability;
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; maintains order in the assigned classroom;
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance;
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames, attends staff meetings and in-service training activities and school activities in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness;
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations;
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.

Contact Information

• Donna (Jarvis) Thomas, HR
• School of Dreams Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]