SY Special Education Teacher

26-27 SY Special Education Teacher

Deming Public Schools Chaparral Elementary School - Deming, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job : 5795355

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Beginning Date: 26-27 School Year

Salary: Appropriate step on Teacher salary schedule.

• BA/BS Degree (minimum)
• Valid/current New Mexico Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.

• IN-DISTRICT:
  Letter of interest through Talent Ed Recruit & Hire Website
• OUT OF DISTRICT:
  Complete application through Talent Ed Recruit & Hire Website

Deadline for Application: Until Closed

Building Principal/Special Education Director.

To help students learn subject matter and life skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

• Participate in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with the IEP team, preparing IEP paperwork and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress and documentation of that progress.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of student success that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students in their least restrictive environment.
• Prepare for students assigned and demonstrate written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in congruency with those goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate said objectives to students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the instructional needs of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational assistants and/or volunteer(s).
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as appropriate to the individual school site or district.
• Give support to parents by providing resources to further the health and education of their child.
• Closely monitor student behaviors and report daily to parents on student progress as needed.
• Collaborate with all outside therapists (physical, occupational, psychologist, counselors) and government agencies that are involved in the student’s life.
• Complete all duties assigned (morning, lunch, bus).
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Elementary teacher.
• As a special education case manager, be responsible for ensuring that all regular education teachers receive modifications/accommodations for students on their case load, and monitor implementation, and collect and turn in progress reports to Sped Coordinator as well as send a copy to parents each grading period as required by law.

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