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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

Albuquerque Public Schools -
Albuquerque, NM

Job Details

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00067622

SCHOOL YEAR:

2025-2026

CLOSING DATE:

06/19/2026 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER:

00067622

LOCATION:

576:ATRISCO HERITAGE ACAD

POSITION TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER: EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

***ONLY CURRENT APS EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY***

***MUST HAVE A CURRENT LICENSE OR ENDORSEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF INTEREST***

Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by
providing students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward
themselves and others

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

Cooperates in the development and implementation of the district program of instruction.
Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and the APS Board of Education goals and objectives and individual student IEP plans if appropriate.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline as prescribed in the school handbook and IEP plans of each student and to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus-wide.
Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriatepersonnel when concerns arise.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers. Plans for, supervises classroom aides, guests and volunteers, and directs the activities of assigned classroom Educational Assistant.
Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
Participates in all IEP meetings and ensures the educational goals of the IEP are met in the classroom.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate the work ofothers.
Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

Bachelor’s degree.
Current New Mexico teaching license 200, 250 or 400

All teachers must have the correct license/endorsements/credentials on file with APS HR prior to working this program.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact [email protected]

Submit an online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

APPLY TO:

www.aps.edu/jobs, APS Jobs Apply Online Summer Extended Learning Programs/Summer School

***Please submit Summer Extended Learning (Summer School) Application***

**This position is not listed on the Administrative/Certified/Classified Applications**

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Staff MUST commit to work ALL workdays and one training day which may include a Saturday; there are NO substitutes during this program

All Schools will be closed on June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday

SALARY:

Negotiated salary for all summer positions, as long as the incumbent stays within their current job classification, is based on hours worked

DAYS:

HOURS:

START DATE:

June 8, 2026 - June 29, 2026

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