TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF JOB: Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Valid/current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate
endorsement(s). Such alternatives to the above qualifications as
the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To meet the needs and provide services to exceptional
Children, that are in addition to, supplementary with, or
different from the regular school program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attendance:
- Adheres to district leave policy
- Punctual to job assignments and meetings
- Maintains physical stamina to meet demands of the job
- Other duties as assigned by building Principal
Instructional Planning:
- Maintains clear and up-to-date lesson plans, records and reports
- Relate plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with curriculum and Common Core State Standards
- Make effective use of planning time
- Use test results to diagnose and prescribe what needs to be done to improve a situation, action, or achievement
- Provide effective home/school communication
- Seek assistance and advice of professional staff when appropriate
- Take advantage of professional development opportunities when available
- Management of student data system for grades and attendance
- Support and cooperate with ancillary, regular ed., and all other personnel involved with students
- Conduct effective and efficient Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Instructional Methods/Classroom Management:
- Provide information in a clear and concise manner, using multi-sensory approach
- Use words and content appropriate to the subject area and ability of students
- Monitor all non-direct teacher activities for their usefulness and appropriateness
- Aid students in developing positive self-concepts
- Maintain a high level of time on task and redirects students who are off task
- Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to effective learning.
- Administer fair and consistent discipline
- Use technology to enhance curriculum
- Provide modifications and/or adaptations of instructional techniques, materials and equipment, depending on the student's identified needs in the areas of social, physical, motor, academic, or self-help
- Work with trans-disciplinary teams to formulate and implement the IBP for each child
- Provide appropriate inclusion opportunities for exceptional children to be educated with regular education peers
- Assume all other responsibilities as directed by the Building Principal or Superintendent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with BOE policy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary is established by salary schedule.
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
This position description for Special Education Teacher is effective upon receipt. Personnel policies adopted by the Board of Education, and deemed appropriate for the job, shall be in effect. Salary amounts shall be set according to the adopted salary schedule. This position description may be revised at any time in response to district needs.
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Employer
By my signature below, I affirm that: the duties and requirements listed on this position description have been explained to me; I have been able to ask questions to clarify matters I do not understand; and I understand and accept them. In accepting this job, I certify that I am able to perform these duties, with or without accommodation, and that I will inform my supervisor immediately of any change in this regard. I also agree to follow District safety rules and accident prevention procedures.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $57,407.00 - $94,607.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Work Location: In person