2026-2027 Special Education Teachers

Young World Physical Education; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Highly Qualified Special Education Teacher to join the School of Dreams Academy for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role involves teaching and assisting students in their educational journey, particularly those with special needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid New Mexico teaching license. Responsibilities include maintaining student documentation and facilitating individual education plans (IEPs). We look forward to meeting applicants committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current New Mexico teacher's license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assist students in education and development.
• Coordinate IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain records of student performance and attendance.

Skills

Efficient organizational ability

Professional written and oral communication skills

Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Instructs and assists students

Uses appropriate conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college

Current New Mexico Public Education Department license

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School of Dreams Academy is currently hiring Highly Qualified Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. We have several openings at all of our Elementary and Secondary Schools and welcome all applicants. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Levels: Elementary and Secondary

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico Public Education Department license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements, or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Efficient organizational ability.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.
• 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 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 employee contract and handbook.
• 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 SODA 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.

Work Hours

Work hours are established in the employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal.

Application Procedure

Applicant must attach:

• Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application receipt from NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure.
• Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university.

Job Details

Job ID: 5352085
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jun 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

• Donna Thomas , HR
• Central Office
• Los Lunas, New Mexico 87031
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]