Licensure: NMPED Administrative License

AND

NMPED K-12 Special Education License

Direct the District’s Special Education program to ensure provisions of needed services for special needs students. 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of federal and state special education laws/504 law/Gifted law

Understanding of the individual needs of students with identified disabilities

Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their

parents

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate district functions

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Build a strong team to support students with disabilities that works collaboratively, 

communicates effectively, and is committed to the mission of the special education

program. 

Supervision of SLP’s, Diagnosticians, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist,

and Social Workers.

IEP Knowledge Skills:

Knowledge of specific areas related to Special Education, including the IEP, 

REED, SPP Indicators, and Procedural Safeguards

Ensure program compliance with NMPED rule and Federal Law

Ability to involve parents

Knowledge of SPED Timelines

Organiziation of the IEP team to meet the requirements for special needs

students

QUALIFICATIONS:

NMPED Administrators License

Three years of teaching experience in Special Education

SALARY:Per Salary Schedule (12 Month position)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon an offer of employment, original transcripts, experience verification, fingerprinting, and other paperwork will be required by the personnel and business offices.

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2024