26-27 SY Gifted Teacher Elementary

Young World Physical Education

Deming (NM)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Deming, New Mexico, is seeking a Gifted Teacher. Responsibilities include facilitating the delivery of gifted services, scheduling GIEP meetings, and completing GIEP documentation. Candidates should have a BS/BA in Education, with a valid New Mexico teaching license or willingness to obtain it. Understanding of GIEP procedures is necessary. The position is full-time, and starting date is immediate. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

Qualifications

BS/BA in Education, MA is preferred, but not required.
Valid/current New Mexico teaching license required, or willing to obtain.
Experience and knowledge of district GIEP procedures/regulations is required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate implementation of gifted services at assigned school sites.
Schedule Gifted Individual Education Plan (GIEP) meetings.
Complete the GIEP document according to state and federal regulations.

Job description

26-27 SY Gifted Teacher Elementary

Deming Public Schools Exceptional Student Services - Deming, New Mexico

Job ID: 5688714

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Terms of Employment: 188

Job Description

Job Title: Gifted Teacher/ Gifted Facilitator Elementary

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Salary: Commensurate with Teacher Salary Schedule based on licensure and experience

Application

IN-DISTRICT: Letter of interest through School Spring - Applicant Tracking.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT: Complete application through the School Spring - Applicant Tracking

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary: Facilitate the implementation and delivery of gifted services and the documentation of those services at the assigned school site(s) to be in compliance with state and federal guidelines and district policies.

Qualifications

BS/BA in Education, MA is preferred, but not required
Valid/current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate endorsement, or willing to obtain
Experience and knowledge of district GIEP procedures/regulations is required, as is adherence to all procedures.
A perspective of serving each student’s individual needs regardless of difficult situations is essential.

Performance Responsibilities

Schedule Gifted Individual Education Plan (GIEP) meetings three to four weeks in advance in most cases. Meeting with less than a 2-week motive will be kept to a minimum (discipline/placement emergencies only). Requests for invitations will be emailed to the Special Education Office at least 2.5 weeks prior to the meeting.
Collaborate with other facilitators in scheduling diagnosticians and district ancillary staff by use of the district calendar.
Invite all appropriate GGIEP team members in a timely fashion and as district procedure dictates, making sure all members are in attendance for the entire meeting.
Work to keep teachers in the classroom by keeping meetings as short as possible, making sure case managers have all draft information in the document prior to the meeting and working during prep periods and specials as much as is feasible; keeping the parent’s schedule in mind as well.
Complete the GIEP document according to state and federal regulations and district policy and as directed by the Special Education Director
Facilitate GIEP meetings to ensure that all staff, but especially parents, have a voice in all decisions.
Make sure the Prior Written Notice is edited to meet requirements as established by regulation, procedures and directives.
Complete any other required paperwork as requested by the office of the Director of Special Student Services or building administrator
Maintain positive relationships with all staff, but especially ancillary, Special Education office staff, and case managers.
Act as liaison between parents, students and staff and the district to promote effective communication and facilitate positive relationships
Meet all required reporting (and other) timelines as required
Pick-up/return all files from the Office of Special Education by the end of each day
Manage a caseload of students as appropriate. (May be determined by administration)
Oversee the modifications/accommodations as required by each student’s GIEP to make sure all appropriate staff is informed and are implementing those modifications and accommodations
Assure that all required progress reports from school staff are completed and sent to the Special Student Services Office according to reporting deadlines. Report any difficulties to site administrator for resolution
Act as a resource to staff regarding special education issues
Make sure all GIEP’s are being implemented as written and the school staff are in compliance. This may require checking on case manager effectiveness and working with the site administrator and/or Director of Special Education as appropriate
Assure that all GIEP’s and evaluations are current and in compliance
Maintain appropriate files and confidentiality
Attend all facilitator meetings and trainings as requested in order to remain knowledgeable about current regulations and policies
As needed, use Special Education Office staff as resources to address questions or issues
Hold informational meetings for site special education staff under the supervision and direction of administration
Review and assign caseloads for school site staff as appropriate and as directed by administration
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as appropriate to the individual school site or district
Give support to parents by providing resources to further the health and education of their child
Collaborate with all outside therapists (physical, occupational, psychologists, and counselors) and government agencies that are involved in the student’s life, and as required by transition guidelines/procedures.
Complete all duties or responsibilities assigned (morning, lunch, bus) by school site
All other duties as assigned
Facilitate Gifted Eligibility (EDT) Meetings
Attend IEP meetings for twice exceptional studies at the gifted teacher.

Note: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.

Worker Traits and Aptitudes

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Motor coordination required: eyes, hands, and finger coordination when operating machines and equipment essential to the job.
Manual and finger dexterity required for operating machines and equipment precisely.
Adaptability to perform required tasks in a complex office operation with multiple demands from several sources.

Physical Requirements

Walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling and squatting, climbing stairs, speaking and listening, reaching with hands and arms, having full mobility of fingers/hands to finger, handle or feel, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, carrying, lifting, and moving up to 25 pounds and/or moving light furniture may be required.

Reasonable (ADA) accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if mutually agreed on and if those accommodations do not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions.
Some districtwide and statewide travel possible.
Occasional prolonged and irregular working hours.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. May make site visits as needed. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year according to current schedule and calendar.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of professional administrative personnel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

THE DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OR HANDICAP IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW

Updated May 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

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