Job Description

Position : Full Time Special Education Teacher/Interventionist

Reports To: Special Education Director

Supervises: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• NM PED Special Education License (PreK-12)
• Background check and state required fingerprints

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Spanish proficiency preferred
• CALT or CALP certification
• Waldorf Learning Support Certificate (a three year training in Waldorf Pedagogy approach to Special Education).

Primary Responsibilities

• Support general education teachers to build in the accommodations and modifications for special education students in the general education classroom 
• Developing and maintaining an efficient and effective learning environment in which students are academically challenged and their social and emotional needs are met 
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students
• Set learning goals for each student with an IEP, assess their progress, and record their evaluation
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned 
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments 
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP; ∙ Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned 
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing 
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned 
• Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons 
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the SAT Committee process for each student assigned 
• Actively monitor student academic progress and social emotional well-being 
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers

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