Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must Pass A Background Check
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Current State of New Mexico teaching certificate in Special Education.
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Positive interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated team building skills.
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Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws.
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Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.
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Computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology are desired.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and assist in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.
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Assist in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.
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Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.
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Complete reviews of all special education IEP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedure, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need within the areas of compliance and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.
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Perform and monitor information on new students. evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.
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Work with principals, department heads and other team members to facilitate the integration of all students into regular classes as appropriate.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
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Assist the Director of Special Services in researching and/or implementing new program components.
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Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education.
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Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education instructors regarding special education procedures; assists mainstream classroom teachers with inclusion facilitation.
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Attends meetings and training sessions related to special education as deemed appropriate by the Director of Special Services.
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Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
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Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Special Services or Superintendent.
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