SPED Teacher

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Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Farmington, NM - 87401 Positions available: 1 Job #: 2843

Source:

Farmington Municipal Schools

Posted:

04/27/2026

Web Site:

www.farmingtonschools.us

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Special Education Teacher will provide instructional experiences and guidance that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned the that classroom in the least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Communicate accurately and effectively in the content area and maintain a professional rapport with students. 2. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught. 3. Utilize student assessment techniques and procedures. 4. Obtain feedback from and communicate with students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding. 5. Comprehends the principles of student growth, development and learning, and applies them appropriately. 6. Manage the classroom t o ensure the best use of instructional time and promote positive student behavior in a safe and healthy environment. 7. Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of student involvement and self-concept. 8. Demonstrate a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate. 9. Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members. 10. Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete required special education paperwork within timelines
• Create an atmosphere conducive to learning and self-discipline
• Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning and includes demonstrating effective reading, writing and math skills and the use of standard English
• Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning and includes demonstrating effective reading, writing and math skills and the use of standard English
• Manage time appropriately
• Cooperate with administration, parent, and co-workers
• Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning
• Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• Leave adequate preparations for a substitute
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectation for student behavior
• Encourage cooperation between students
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.
• Select, use and interpret evaluation data.
• Make yourself available to parents, students, administration and peers as needed.
• Attend extra curricular activities
• Spend time beyond the school day grading and recording papers, planning instruction, etc. if needed
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect
• Is responsible for students on field trips
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teacher and high school vocational lab students if needed.
• Develop and use community and professional resources.
• Understand and apply learning theories
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.

The following may be required:

Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Farmington Municipal Schools Social Links Connect with Farmington Municipal Schools Other Local Jobs from Farmington Municipal Schools Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Music Teacher Farmington Municipal Schools Farmington, NM Self-Enrichment Teachers Regular Education Institution - 4 days ago The music teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate accurately and effectively in the content area and maintain a professional rapport with students.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• Utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Obtain feedback from and communicate with students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Comprehends the principles of student growth, development and learning, and applies them appropriately.
• Manage the classroom to ensure the best use of instructional time and promote positive student behavior in a safe and healthy environment.
• Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of student involvement and self-concept.
• Demonstrate a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
• Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
• Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
• Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district.
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in faculty and committee meetings.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
• Leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
• Encourage cooperation between students.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day, if needed.
• Attend extra-curricular activities.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers and high school vocational lab students.
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Elementary Teacher 3rd Farmington Municipal Schools Farmington, NM Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Regular Education Institution - 4 days ago Elementary Classroom Teacher Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

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The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Farmington Municipal Schools Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Teachers and Instructors, All Other Help for Occupation Information for Teachers and Instructors, All Other. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.farmingtonschools.us/ on 04/27/2026 6:17:24 PM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]