AHS Secondary Special Education Teacher 26-27 SY

Salary Not Available Position range in Farmington MSA $57k - $76k Per Year AHS Secondary Special Education Teacher 26-27 SY Aztec High School

Occupation:

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Location:

Aztec, NM - 87410

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/18/2026 Positions available: 2

Source:

SchoolSpring

Web Site:

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AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description Special Education K - 12 Teacher Job Summary Under the immediate direction of the principal, provide an individual education program for students who qualify for services under IDEIA and assist other school programs as assigned.

Reports to:

Building Principal/Assistant Principal Qualifications 1. New Mexico Teaching License in Special Education 2. Bachelor's Degree, including all courses needed to meet licensure requirements 3. Passage of New Mexico State Licensure Testing 4. Passage of New Mexico Content Knowledge Assessment in area of specialty taught(Mid School and High School only) 5. Endorsement or License in the area of specialty taught 6. Valid Driver's License 7. Evidence of Leadership Ability 8. Demonstrate Communication Skills 9. Demonstrate Public Relations Skills 1. Must complete a finger-print background check Desired Qualifications 1. Experience in the Related Field 2. Familiarity and Experience with Data Driven Instructional Practices and Professional Learning Communities 3. Experience using Power Teacher Essential Functions 1. Provide individual learning experiences in a self contained, resource, inclusionary or team taught environment. 2. Maintain a working caseload of students and strictly adhere to all requirements as developed on the IEP 3. Monitor attendance and grades of your caseload students 4. Participate in and develop Individual Educational Plans 5. Participate in meetings necessary to accommodate the needs of the special needs child including, but not limited to; Initial Staffing's, IEP meetings, Functional Behavioral Assessment meetings, Manifestations and other related meetings necessary to address the individual needs of the student 6. Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in the state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district 7. Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal and visual instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities 8. Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school 9. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the natural informal atmosphere of the learning environment 10. Communicate with parents through a variety of means including parent conferences, notes, emails, phone calls etc 11. Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems through the Multi Layered Systems of Support 12. Create an effective environment of learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers 13. Maintain professional competence through participation in required in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities 14. Use technology as an instruction tool in the classroom where appropriate and model the use of technology for personal and professional task management 15. Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required 16. Establish and maintain district standards as prescribed by board policies and district and school regulations 17. Communicate with students, staff, administration as well as parents 18. Develop, implement and practice continual improvement practices at both the professional and student level 19. Select and requisition books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintain an accurate inventory 20. Insure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, cooling lighting and ventilation to the extent possible 21. Perform supervisory duty as assigned before, during and after school 22. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or at the district level 23. in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees 24. Participate in school sponsored activities outside of the school day such as parent teacher conferences, Open House, Back to School Nights, activities and athletic events, seasonal programs and graduation. 25. Treat people with dignity and respect 26. Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Building Principal. Necessary Abilities

• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal instructions
• Ability to work around congested areas
• Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to maintain working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments among other school personnel, students and public
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
• Ability to be mobile in a crowd
• Supervisory Responsibilities Students assigned to your classroom and the school in general Educational Assistant if assigned one for your classroom Confidentiality Due to the sensitive nature of this position, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Please see Qualifications Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general accounting periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence, and grants.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts. Other Skills and Abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
• Ability to work around congested areas
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities
• Ability to be mobile in a crowd Analytical and Reasoning Ability
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables Temperaments
• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments
• Ability to perform a variety of duties
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress Physical Attributes The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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