2026-2027 Special Education Teacher - Multiple Sites

Anova Education; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for multiple sites in San Antonio, Texas. You will provide tailored educational programs to children with special needs, ensuring they meet their educational goals through individualized teaching plans. Responsibilities include teaching diverse subjects, assessing student performance, and collaborating with parents and staff to support student development. A Bachelor’s degree and a valid New Mexico teaching license are essential for this role, aligning with our commitment to enhancing educational experiences for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Teaching License required.
• Experience with education modification and I.E.P. development.

Responsibilities

• Teaches various subjects according to I.E.P.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Evaluates pupil progress and maintains records.

Skills

Education modification

Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.)

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Teaching License

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

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

Standing: 60%; Walking: 35%; Sitting: 5%; Inside: 95%; Outside: 5%; Total: 100%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Twisting the waist: Yes
• Wrist movements: Yes
• Neck/shoulder movements: Yes
• Stooping and bending: Yes
• Squatting, kneeling or crawling: Yes
• Repetitive hand/wrist motions: Yes
• Running: Yes
• Climbing ladders, stairs or equipment: Yes
• Riding equipment: No
• Walking on uneven terrain: Yes
• Fine finger dexterity: Yes
• Manual dexterity: Yes
• Reaching above shoulders: Yes
• Reaching at shoulder height: Yes
• Reaching below shoulders: Yes

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS

0–25 lbs – can Push, Pull, Lift, Carry daily; 26–50 lbs – can Push, Pull, Lift, Carry weekly; 51–150 lbs – can Push, Pull; Above 150 lbs – not applicable.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS

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

VISION AND HEARING DEMANDS

Vision: Normal night vision, normal depth perception, normal depth vision, normal color vision, red/green/amber color vision, uncorrected vision, corrected vision. Hearing: Hearing essentially normal, some high tone loss, significant high tone loss, low tone loss, corrected hearing.

PAID ACCORDING TO

This position will be paid according to the Teacher Salary Schedule (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12bCajz5u_PC806lQETnDpffY6BcDPzue/view?usp=sharing).

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION

Multiple Sites

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT)

School year as per Board Approved Calendar

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY

Principal/Director of Student Services

OSHA TRAINING

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