Special Education Teacher- San Juan Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Ohkay Owingeh (NM); On-site; USD 55,200 - 75,004; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Full-Time Special Education Teacher at San Juan Elementary to help students reach their potential through individualized education plans (IEPs). The position requires NMPED Special Education Licensure and entails close collaboration with staff, parents, and the community.

Ideal candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a dedication to developing students' educational and behavioral goals. A Bachelor's degree is preferable, along with a willingness to engage in professional development.

Qualifications

• Properly certified in all areas of assignment.
• Demonstrate cooperativeness and a willingness to carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IEP for students on caseload.
• Conduct Annual IEPs by due date.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Skills

Bilingual Endorsed

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

NMPED - Special Education Licensure

Tools

Standard educational equipment

Job description

Job Description

Title: Special Education Teacher

Work Unit/Location: San Juan Elementary

Reports to: Principal

Contract Length: 163 Days - 4 day week

Hours: 7:21 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Union Status:

Licensure: NMPED - Special Education Licensure

General Job Function: To provide each educable student with a program that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential through an individual education plan (IEP).

Education/Training/Experience

• Properly certified in all areas of assignment
• Demonstrate cooperativeness and a willingness to carry out assigned tasks and performance responsibilities
• Bilingual Endorsed is highly preferable
• Other qualifications determined necessary by the Board

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

Candidate must be able to work with all staff. Candidate must be able to follow curriculum and requirements. Basic computer skills (office/web based applications) are required. Candidate must be willing to participate in training and professional development with District Program Director and Site Coordinator. Candidates must have good interpersonal skills with students and be willing to work with families.

Resources Used in Performing Job Include

Standard educational and office equipment including computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Regularly required to walk, talk and listen. Frequently required to stand and sit. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Light lifting at times.

Environmental Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement the IEP for students on caseload, including completing reevaluation packets, identifying present levels of performance, and other components of the IEP.
• Conduct Annual IEPs by due date.
• Complete and submit Re‑evaluation packets a minimum of 60 days before the evaluation due date.
• Schedule and conduct EDT meetings within the given timeline.
• Work collaboratively with ancillary and diagnostic staff to implement the IEP.
• Provide a basic care program for educable students consistent with State education code requirements and locally adopted guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have Special Education students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.
• Confer frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the student’s wellness, strengths, educational, social, and personal behavior problems, and progress of such students.
• Assist other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological learning or disciplinary problems of each student.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school’s Special Education Program.
• Assist the Special Education students in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping these abilities.
• Provide motivation to students who have a short attention span.
• Establish and maintain standards of individual student behavior.
• Keep attendance records and all other records pertinent of student activities to include in and out of school activities.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities to include in and out of school activities.
• Implement EPSS and participate in curriculum development programs, curriculum benchmarks, alignment, performance standards/assessments and revisions, inclusive of the bilingual curriculum, and provide input in developing/modifying IEP(s).
• Gather data in order to develop strategies for student improvement.
• Initiate the selection of equipment and materials and maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise pupil in and out of school activities as assigned.
• Administer Group Standardized Tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Administer the Language Assessment Scale Testing and Scoring in both English and Spanish.
• Participate in filling out Time Study for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Attend Board meetings at the request of the Superintendent or his/her authorized designee.
• Arrange and attend fieldtrips (example: trips to the zoo, State Fair, swimming, bowling, etc.).
• Accompany students to bathrooms, assisting with toileting, lifting as needed to assist student.
• Rearrange classroom to accommodate student learning activities, developing learning centers and/or quiet areas.
• Transfer and/or relocate student working files.
• Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor(s).

Personal Accountability

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application.
• Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Employment Requirements

Upon an offer of employment, pass a pre‑employment drug test and comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1968, pass a background check and provide necessary documentation qualifications.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$55,200 to $75,004 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Elias Allison, Principal
• San Juan Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]