SY: Teacher - Special Education; Life Skills

SY:
Teacher - Special Education (Life Skills)

• Position Type:
  Special Education Support / Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/31/2025
• Title:
  
  Teacher - Special Education (Life Skills)
• Work Unit:
  Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
• Reports To:
  
  Principal(s) / Exceptional Student Services Director(s)
• Contract Length: 9 month
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Teacher
• Overtime Status:
  Exempt
• Hours:
  
  7 hours per day
• Union Status: NEA
• Licensure: NMPED Pre K-12 Special Education
• All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post‑offer/pre‑employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by Federal or State Rules and Regulations.

General Function

Provides direct instruction to students identified for special education instructional services to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic development.

Education / Training / Experience

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. New Mexico Special Education teaching license.
• Preferred:
  Completion of Student teaching or Internship program. At least one year’s previous teaching experience.

Knowledge /

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; knowledge of routine tasks, duties, and procedures; ability to follow instructions with little or no prior experience; ability to motivate and relate to students, parents, and staff; strong verbal and written communication; teamwork; excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; professional management; leadership; ability to maintain a favorable working and learning atmosphere; sensitivity and respect for diversity;

confidentiality; technology literacy; and knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies, state and federal statutes, and technology as it relates to education.

Essential Job Functions

• Meet and instruct assigned classes/students in inclusive and separate settings as designated in the IEP and by the school administrator.
• Provide direct instruction to students to meet specified IEP annual goals and short‑term objectives, as well as general curriculum goals.
• Document and communicate pupil progress to parents, regular classroom teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
• Participate in parent‑teacher conferences.
• Ensure an orderly learning environment through effective teaching and management practices.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques to address individual needs.
• Teach district‑approved curriculum.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material; provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum.
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth; keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Create an environment for learning through functional displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Collect, maintain, and record ongoing data and records on each student for progress monitoring, quarterly reporting, re‑evaluation, and instructional decision‑making.
• Utilize data, including pre‑ and post‑assessments, to inform instruction and impact the IEP.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing conferences with school, community personnel, parents, and students when appropriate.
• Develop and implement on an ongoing basis the Individual Education Plan for each student assigned to the special education programs.
• Actively seek out necessary services and related services staff to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Plan and participate in each student’s annual review/IEP meeting, including preparation of a draft IEP in the electronic IEP system and completion of progress notes with data in previous goals.
• Provide required record‑keeping documents as required by Federal, State, district rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Maintain effective working…