*Special Education Teacher

Sierra Vista Primary School; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 56,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sierra Vista Primary School within Ruidoso Municipal Schools is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher for Pre-K students with special needs in Ruidoso, NM. The role requires delivering IEP-driven instruction and collaborating with general education staff to support inclusion.

Responsibilities include conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, leading IEP meetings, supervising instructional assistants, and documenting progress while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or closely related field.
• State of New Mexico Special Education Teaching License.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pre-K students with special needs.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and implement Behavior Intervention Plans per IEP.
• Develop and implement IEPs for students in program.
• Lead IEP meetings.
• Support student integration into general education with targeted services.
• Collaborate with general education staff to meet standards.
• Supervise instructional assistants on assigned caseload.
• Document meetings and progress for Lead Restrictive Environment per IEP.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932293

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,700 to $92,369 Per Year

Job Description

Duties: The Special Education teacher is responsible for teaching Pre-K students with special needs. Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and implementing Behavior Intervention plans as determined by IEP team. Developing and implementing IEP for students in program. Conduct IEP meetings. Ensuring student’s successful integration in the general education setting by providing necessary support and services. Collaborating with general education staff to meet standards and benchmarks at students’ (age-appropriate) grade level. Providing evidence of supervision of instructional assistants working with students on assigned case load. Developing a timeline for each student placed in a more restricted environment for transitioning into the general education setting with support and services. Documenting meeting Lead Restrictive Environment per IEP on students’ schedule. Responsible for student diapering/toileting. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or closely related field and State of New Mexico Special Education Teaching License.

Hours: Full time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required