Special Education Teacher - Inclusion & IEP Champion

Pinon Elementary; White Rock (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinon Elementary in White Rock, NM seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher to provide accommodations and modifications to the curriculum, identify student needs, and design specially designed instruction to help each student succeed in an inclusive setting.

The role includes training Educational Assistants, coordinating with general education staff, monitoring progress toward IEP goals, attending team meetings, and maintaining ongoing positive communication with parents to support student

Qualifications

• Must possess an active New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education K-12 teaching license.
• At the secondary level, specific content area endorsements may be required based on the assignment.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience and/or training in strategies to support students with disabilities and in complying with special education procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan for effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs.
• Participate in ongoing training in positive behavior supports and specialized instructional strategies.
• Train and coordinate Educational Assistants to support students in meeting IEP goals.
• Facilitate and support inclusion opportunities for students.
• Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems.
• Schedule, prepare for, and attend Team meetings for caseload students.
• Schedule and write annual IEPs, including present levels of performance and quarterly progress towards goals.
• Collaborate with general education staff with respect to appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Provide ongoing positive communication with parents.
• Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals.
• Consult effectively with general education teachers and specialists to support students in inclusive settings

Skills

IEP planning

Collaboration

Behavior strategies

Education Assistants training

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

New Mexico SPED K-12 license

Job description

Pinon Elementary in White Rock, NM seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher to provide accommodations and modifications to the curriculum, identify student needs, and design specially designed instruction to help each student succeed in an inclusive setting.

The role includes training Educational Assistants, coordinating with general education staff, monitoring progress toward IEP goals, attending team meetings, and maintaining ongoing positive communication with parents to support student