Teacher Special Education High School Posting 717

Los Alamos High School; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos Public Schools at Los Alamos High School in New Mexico is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the high school to provide accommodations/modifications to the curriculum and create a supportive learning environment.

Immediate starting date; 1.0 FTE, 8-hour shift, August 3, 2026 to May 28, 2027. Must hold NM Special Education K-12 license; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Active NM Special Education K-12 license required.
• Secondary level endorsements may be required depending on assignment.
• Must possess a valid teaching license in special education.

Responsibilities

• Plan effective instruction for students on IEPs.
• Coordinate with Educational Assistants to meet IEP goals.
• Support inclusion opportunities for students in general education.
• Schedule and participate in Team meetings for caseload students.
• Write annual IEPs with present levels and progress.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

IEP planning

Behavior support

Collaboration with staff

Data collection & analysis

Education

NM Special Education K-12 license

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Teacher Special Education High School Posting 717

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934981

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Visa Sponsorship is not available

1.00 FTE- 8 hour shift, 40 hour week

191 work contract- August 3, 2026 to May 28, 2027

SUMMARY:

A Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing the appropriate accommodations and modifications to the set curriculum for their students. Their duties include identifying the individual needs of their students, designing and providing specially designed instruction to meet their unique needs, creating a supportive and effective learning environment and ensuring their students have the resources they need to succeed. This involves individually planned and systematically monitored instruction, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan for the effective instruction and intervention for students on IEPs;
• Participate in ongoing training in positive behavior supports, behavior de-escalation procedures, and other specialized instructional strategies, as needed;
• Train and coordinate Educational Assistants (EAs) to support students in meeting their IEP goals, both in special education and general education settings;
• 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

Qualification Requirements:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education K-12 License
• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Specialist
• 2075 Trinity Drive
• Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544-3091
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]