Special Education Teacher | Polvadera, New Mexico

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your passion for exceptional teaching to a rewarding contract position as a Special Education Teacher working with PreK-5th grade students. Located near Polvadera, NM, this opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting difference in a supportive educational environment. You’ll guide a group of 18 students through both inclusion and small group pullout sessions, providing tailored support to foster growth and achievement.

Qualifications:

• Valid New Mexico Special Education Teacher licensure (NMSPED)
• Experience or strong interest in working with elementary students (PreK-5th grade)
• Solid understanding of differentiated instructional strategies, IEP development, and behavioral interventions
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and encouraging classroom atmosphere

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement individualized and group lesson plans based on student needs
• Deliver both inclusion support in general education settings and focused pullout sessions for small groups
• Develop, maintain, and track progress toward IEP goals in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide academic, behavioral, and social/emotional support using research-based practices
• Communicate regularly with parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure continuity of care and services
• Maintain organized records, document interventions, and uphold district and regulatory requirements

Benefits and Perks:

• Contract position with a four-day workweek for balance and flexibility
• Opportunity to impact a manageable caseload of 18 students in a supportive school community
• Start as soon as possible, making an immediate difference in students’ lives

Step into a role where your expertise is valued and your work directly shapes young learners’ futures. If you’re ready to bring your dedication and skills to this impactful setting, apply now to begin the journey!

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