K-5 SPED Teacher - Lead IEPs, PBIS & Benefits

Eleutheria; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

CEU reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead a SPED K-5 classroom in Carlsbad, NM. You will develop and implement IEPs, adapt lessons to diverse needs, and manage PBIS to support positive behavior.

Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, and service providers; supervise staff; attend IEP meetings; document progress and assessments while leveraging assistive tech to boost learning.

Qualifications

• New Mexico Department of Education Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s in special education.
• 2-5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs.
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions.
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP pro).

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards.
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom.
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation.
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies.
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Special Education

New Mexico Department of Education Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement

Tools

IEP documentation systems (IEP pro)

Job description

Point Quest Group is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead a SPED K-5 classroom in Carlsbad, NM. You will develop and implement IEPs, adapt lessons to diverse needs, and manage PBIS to support positive behavior.

Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, and service providers; supervise staff; attend IEP meetings; document progress and assessments while leveraging assistive tech to boost learning.