Special Education Teacher

$34,000 - $84,000/Yr

Puesta Del Sol Elementary School - Rio Rancho, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Rio Rancho, NM

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Education Teacher position at Puesta del Sol Elementary School is a vital role for the 2024-2025 school year, focusing on providing tailored educational support to students with special needs. This position is part of a 190-day contract, aligning with the academic calendar of the school. The teacher will be responsible for coordinating their teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives, ensuring that the educational needs of students are met effectively. The role requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes the cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor development of students. In this position, the teacher will work closely with students who have various special needs, providing assistance with daily activities such as feeding, mobility, and personal care. The teacher will also be responsible for developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), ensuring that all goals and objectives are met. Regular communication with educational assistants, ancillary staff, and regular education teachers is essential to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies as needed. The teacher will create a safe and conducive classroom environment, utilizing effective conflict resolution skills and maintaining a positive attitude. Documentation of student performance and attendance is crucial, as is compliance with state regulations and school policies. The role may also involve attending staff meetings, in-service training, and other school activities as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overall, this position is integral to the educational success and well-being of students with special needs at Puesta del Sol Elementary School.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district wide objectives
• Instructs and assists students in motor, language, socio-emotional and cognitive development
• Assures that goals and objectives in Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are completed
• Assists students with special needs, such as feeding, moving non-ambulatory students, bathroom assistance, diapering, and bathing
• Plans and directs instruction activities of educational assistants
• Instructs students in one-on-one activities and in small groups
• Provides regular communication with educational assistants, ancillary staff and regular education teachers on student progress
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students
• Provides accurate delivery of curriculum to students within the scope of teaching assignment
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students; maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning
• Develops goals and objectives for self, grade level/content group and student academic achievement
• Maintains documentation to assure accountability
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; maintains order in the assigned classroom
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames, attends staff meetings and in-service training activities and school activities in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire
• Efficient organizational ability
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program