High School Programs English Teacher

High School Exceptional Programs English Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

Classification: Certified

Location: Assigned School

Reports to: School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Teacher (178 working days, 7.5 Hours/day)

The special education teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. The teacher may teach in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational settings to include, but not limited to, Life Skills, Behavior Development, Structured Communications, and Learning Resource/Support. Primary responsibility includes ensuring student safety and collaborating to meet each student’s readiness to learn, providing needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.

The teacher works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator and may also receive direction from a district special education administrator. The teacher’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Plan student success by assessing needs, setting learning goals, and monitoring progress using district approved tools and strategies.
• Collaborate in a professional learning community with teachers, support staff, and multidisciplinary teams to address student needs and develop effective teaching practices.
• Plan lessons using accepted professional practice consistent with district curriculum and instructional practice, and incorporate research‑based strategies to keep learning relevant.
• Maintain reasonable and meaningful grading and evaluation consistent with district policy, communicate results to students and parents, and update electronic grade systems.
• Integrate district approved or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and record‑keeping, including preparation of IEPs.
• Create and maintain classroom management practices that engage students and enforce discipline.
• Actively participate in faculty, grade‑level, or department meetings; support school program evaluation; apply policies, standards, and state requirements.
• Observe students for risks, and engage staff when a student is at risk or in danger. Serve as a positive role model.
• Assist in supervising students at school activities and events; remain vigilant and intervene in inappropriate behavior or bullying.
• Plan reflection time on professional practice, develop growth plans, and review progress annually with the administrator.
• Follow board policies and stay current with updates and changes.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree.
• Valid teaching certification issued by NM PED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subjects/levels taught.
• Effective verbal and written communication with parents, students, and staff.

• Lift and/or move 50‑100 pounds; assist, move, or restrain students as needed.
• Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, moving, hearing, speaking, and extensive computer use.
• Possible need to break up fights.
• Work in outside weather conditions, exposing to wet or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes, hazardous chemicals, blood, or other infectious materials.
• Exposure to bodily fluids and waste during life skills or one‑on‑one situations.
• Travel in school‑owned vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.