SPED EC Teacher (4y) Riverside On Track Prek (Special Education License Required)

Gadsden Independent School District (NM); Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Independent School District in Sunland Park, NM seeks a dedicated early childhood SPED teacher to develop and implement IEPs for initial evaluations and annual reviews. You will provide direct instruction, progress monitoring, and collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams to support each child’s overall development.

Responsibilities include supervising instructional staff, planning family trainings, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, district policies, and NM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires collaboration with parents and specialists to support students.
• Maintains an active caseload of early childhood special education students.
• Sets measurable annual IEP goals and coordinates services.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements IEPs for initial evaluations and annual reviews.
• Maintains and manages an active caseload of early childhood special education students.
• Collaborates with parents and specialists to ensure comprehensive support for students.
• Sets measurable annual IEP goals and coordinates services.
• Establishes progress monitoring systems and communicates updates to families.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration with parents

Classroom supervision

Progress monitoring

IDEA knowledge

Developmental knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education

NM Teaching License (Level One/Two/Three)

NM Early Childhood/Special Education Licenses

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

IEP management systems

Job description

Deliver comprehensive early childhood instructional programming within a SPED classroom environment while managing SPED caseload of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Develop, present, and implement IEPs for initial evaluations and annual reviews in accordance with IDEA and district policies. Provide direct instruction, progress monitoring, and specialized support to meet each child's total developmental needs (physical, cognitive, social, and emotional), while directly supervising classroom support staff and collaborating with parents, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety, and computer security regulations.
• Meets the established teacher competencies for level of licensure held (e.g., Level 1, 2, or 3).
• Follows National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs serving children from birth through eight years old.
• Adheres to the New Mexico Pre-K Program Standards, NM FOCUS Criteria, the PreK Curriculum Policy Brief, the PED Preschool Lesson Plan Form, the NM Early Learning Guidelines / Essential Indicators with Rubrics, Full Participation of every child, and the Statement of Assurances signed by the district Superintendent.

IEP & Caseload Management:

• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for student initial evaluations and annual reviews in compliance with IDEA.
• Maintains and manages an active caseload of early childhood special education students.
• Collaborates with parents and specialists to gather input and ensure comprehensive support for students.
• Sets measurable and achievable annual IEP goals for each student, including short-term objectives.
• Identifies and coordinates special education services, related services, and necessary classroom accommodations/modifications.
• Establishes and maintains progress monitoring systems to track student achievement of IEP goals.
• Facilitates and conducts IEP meetings, reviews and finalizes plans, and ensures all team members are informed and aligned.
• Communicates regularly with parents, providing updates on student progress and scheduling periodic reviews and revisions of IEPs as needed.

Instructional Programming & Classroom Management:

• Implements an instructional program which meets the total development needs of children based on curriculum standards and individual IEP goals (e.g., physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs), incorporating health care, nutrition, safety, and multicultural sensitivity.
• Locates or develops appropriate learning materials and adapts instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and exceptionalities.
• Maintains a close working relationship with assigned classroom Instructional Assistant
• which adheres to the Pre-K philosophy of instructional teamwork within a classroom.
• Conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Assists in planning and implementing parent trainings and events such as "Literacy Night", "Family Math Night", "Science Night", etc.
• Attends scheduled parent meetings, staff meetings, IEP meetings, professional development training, etc.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members, parents, and students.
• Supervises students while on site or on field trip(s).
• Displays a desire and enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Uses time effectively; is punctual and has good attendance.
• Works with all children and their exceptionalities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises an Instructional Assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training Instructional Assistant; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; conferencing with Instructional Assistant on Best Practices within the Pre-K classroom; and addressing concerns and resolving problems within the collaborative team.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or Special Education.
• 1 to 2 years related teaching experience in a PreK / Early Childhood classroom preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Level One, Two, or Three New Mexico Teaching License.
• Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade Three License issued by New Mexico Public Education Department.
• New Mexico Special Education License.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Ability to use multiple virtual instructional platforms.
• Proficient in Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Experience with online meeting platforms such as Google Meets, Zoom, MS Teams, and IEP management systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.