Teacher Special Education Middle School Posting 709

Los Alamos Middle School; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher for Los Alamos Middle School in New Mexico. This full-time, 1.0 FTE position runs August 3, 2026 to May 28, 2027, with a start date to be determined and a 40-hour week.

The role involves delivering district-approved curriculum, creating an appropriate learning environment, careful record-keeping, and diverse instructional methods to meet student needs. Candidates must hold a four-year degree and NM PED teacher license.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in area of major study.
• Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

Four year degree in area of major study

Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department

Job description

Teacher Special Education Middle School Posting 709

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904570
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and __ in harmony with the goals __ establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom, students, instructional assistants and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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:

• Four year degree in area of major study.
• Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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 administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

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

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL 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 and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds for example school supplies and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The information contained in this description is for compliance with the American with DisabilitiesAct (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additionalduties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties maybe assigned.

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]

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