SY - Teacher - Special Education: Signing Exp

Overview

Position Type:
Special Education Certified/Teacher - Special Education - Elementary

Location:

Catherine

A. Miller Elementary School

Date Posted: 10/10/2025 |

Date Available:

SY | Closing Date:
Until Filled

Work Hours:

7.5 hours per day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $59,984.00
Maximum Salary: $84,026.00

• Receives general direction from the Special Education Director or designee. May exercise technical and functional supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, teaming levels, and limitations of students, to meet the goals and objectives of the IEP.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of administrators, school personnel, students and families; implement the educational plans as developed by appropriate specialists; serve as an advocate for students.
• Determine parents’ ability to comprehend and apply therapeutic and behavior modification techniques and consider parents’ social and emotional needs to formulate teaching plans.
• Instruct students and develop individual teaching plans covering self-help, motor, social, cognitive, and language skills, for parents to implement in the home. Revise teaching plans as needed.
• Counsel parents to provide social and emotional support and refer to social service agencies for additional services and financial assistance.
• Maintain confidential individual records for referrals and continuation of service in compliance with Federal, State and District regulations and policies.
• Maintain professional skills through consultations, in-service activities, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of students and families; assist staff in understanding these variations when planning for students and families.
• Deliver educational services to children who are homebound due to health limitations or distance from school.
• Travel daily from site to site, and from home to home as required.
• Instruct students and teachers in various forms of communication such as sign language, finger spelling and speed cues; encourage verbal communication and classroom participation.
• Understand and apply principles of early childhood development and exceptional learning; knowledge of local/state educational structure and organization; cultural diversity and Native American beliefs of students and families.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement corrective educational plans; interact effectively with educational professionals in the District.
• Utilize formal assessment instruments and techniques for evaluation and remediation of learning disorders; interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Maintain appropriate records with confidentiality.
• Understand and respect cultural diversities and Native American beliefs and practices of students and families.
• Uphold safety and physical requirements of the job; wear personal protective equipment as supplied by the District.

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of early childhood development and exceptional learning; local/state educational structure and organization; cultural diversity concepts; educational foundations of a school district; state and federal legislation and district policies regarding identification, evaluation and placement of children with disabilities;
  Native American beliefs of students and families.
• Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and implement corrective educational plans; use formal assessment instruments and techniques; understand statistics and evaluation; maintain confidential records; interpret and apply laws and policies; communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Experience:
  
  One year of related work experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure & Certificates: BA degree and ability to obtain NM teaching license.

• Physical Demands: On-site attendance required. Lift items as needed to perform…