Special Education Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Supervisor: Special Education Coordinator FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Special Education Terms of Employment: According to terms of certified contract Supervises: none Position Type: Full-Time Nature of Work Create an appropriate environment favorable to learning and personal growth; Motivate each student to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes in accordance with his/her ability; Develop his/her special talents. Duties and Responsibilities ● Perform case management responsibilities for assigned caseload, which includes but not limited to creating Individual Education Programs (IEP), scheduling IEPs at least annually, provide special education services as per IEP, and provide accommodations/modifications to staff who work with the student. ● Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location(s) and at times designated. ● Teach skills, knowledge, and attitudes to students on grade academic level in the curriculum area of assignment, utilizing district curriculum guides prescribed by the Board of Education or other appropriate agencies. ● Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with basic instructional philosophy. ● Provide individualized and small group instruction and establishes a classroom environment in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. ● Provide instruction whereby students may develop concepts and appreciation for the course of study, enhancing their ability to make qualitative judgments. ● Develop instructional plans appropriate to the needs of the students. ● Evaluate student performance and maintains an accurate written record of each student’s individual progress. ● Provide for the appropriate development of organizational skills and social/emotional growth. ● Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitudinal, and learning problems. ● Utilize technology in planning, developing and implementing instructional objectives. ● Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behavior. ● Participate in curriculum planning and program development within the assigned school or division. ● Confer, as needed, with parents and other professional staff. ● Supervise students’ activities during the regular workday. ● Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. ● Exhibit professionalism by maintaining good attendance and adhering to established work schedule. ● Comply with the Code of Ethics, administrative directives, board policies, local, state and federal statues and rules and regulations. ● Communicate and display courteous and professional behavior toward students, the public, the Immediate Supervisor, School and District Administrators, staff and peers. ● Safeguard the confidentiality of information pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable state and federal statutes. ● Evenings and weekend work may be required. ● Perform such other tasks as may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. Current New Mexico Public Education Department Pre K-12 Special Education License. 3. Valid driver’s license. 4. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Knowledge of: various machines and equipment including but not limited to computer, telephone, instructional technology. Ability to: verbal ability required to understand oral and written instructions; motor coordination required to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers when operating machines and equipment essential to the job; manual and finger dexterity required to operate machines and equipment precisely and rapidly. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel. The Cobre Consolidated School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Position will remain open until filled.

Salary : $55,000 - $86,392