2023-2024 Elementary Special Education Teacher (San Antonio/Midway)

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher
SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE:
1. To provide sound educational programs for children who require a modified program from the regular classroom instruction.
2. To help students reach maximum cognitive, affective, psycho-motor, and goal-setting development and to help each student develop competencies as defined by local, state and national statements of student outcomes, specifically the New Mexico Content Standards and Benchmarks, as included in the individual education plan (I.E.P.) of the student.
SUPERVISOR:
School Principal
SUPERVISES:
May supervise Educational Assistant(s)
EDUCATION REQUIRED/EDUCATION PREFERRED:
Required: Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
Valid New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Teaching License
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music and other assigned approved programs to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the New Mexico Public Education Department and other appropriate learning activities as stated in the I.E.P.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans, and instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluates pupils' I.E.P. growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and report cards.
7. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils with their physical, social, and academic needs.
8. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
9. Maintains professional competence through education activities provided by the district or self-selected activities.
10. Participates in the selection and requisition process of ordering books, instructional materials and supplies and maintain a required inventory record.
11. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned during the work day.
12. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program, and as stated in the I.E.P.
13. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
14. Participates in faculty committees as assigned.
15. Integrates the use of educational technology into instructional program, as appropriate.
16. Participate in and teach toilet training and personal hygiene of students as needed.
17. Participants in the Individual Education Planning Committee meetings to decide on program placements.
18. Participates in the individual Education Planning Committee meeting to help develop I.E.P.
19. Keeps files current with all required information.
20. Occasionally, lifts loads weighting up to 50 lbs.
21. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and school program.
22. Participates in General Education Screening Committee to assist in the referral process.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employee's work:
Standing
40%
Inside
90%
Walking
40%
Outside
10%
Sitting
20%
Total
100%
100%
Requirements While Performing Job:
Physical Activity
Daily: Yes/No
Description
Twist: Waist
Yes
Wrist
Yes
Neck/Shoulder
Yes
Stoop, bend
Yes
Squat, kneel or crawl
Yes
Repetitive motions of hands or wrists
Yes
Run
Yes
Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment
Yes
Ride equipment
No
Walk on uneven terrain
Yes
Fine finger dexterity
Yes
Manual dexterity
Yes
Reaching above shoulders
Yes
Reaching at shoulder height
Yes
Reaching below shoulders
Yes
Other
Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight
No. of lbs. from the floor
Push
Pull
Lift
Carry
Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
0-25
X
X
Once in a while
26-50
Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs from chest high
0-25
X
X
Once in a while
26-50
X
X
Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs. over head
0-25
26-50
51-150
Above 150
Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:
Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
Yes
Cold/heat of outside work
Yes
Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
Contact with the public
Yes
Dampness
Electrical
Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
High work spaces
Machine noise
Yes
Radiation
Sun
Yes
Vibration
Protective equipment required
Hearing essentially normal
X
Some high tone loss
Significant high tone loss
Low tone loss
Other requirements: Corrected hearing
X
Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities
Normal night vision
Normal depth perception
Normal depth vision
Normal color vision
Red/Green/Amber color vision
Uncorrected Vision
Corrected Vision
X
PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Assigned Elementary School Complex
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
School year as scheduled on the school calendar.
EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Elementary School Principal
Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.