2025-2026 Secondary Special Education Teacher - Socorro Middle School

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: Bachelors 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 pupils progress and school program.
22. Participates in General Education Screening Committee to assist in the referral process.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employees work:

Standing

60%

Inside

95%

Walking

35%

Outside

5%

Sitting

5%

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

No

Climb ladders stairs or equipment

No

Ride equipment

No

Walk on uneven terrain

No

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

Daily

26-50

X

X

Weekly

51-150

Above 150

No. of lbs from chest high

0-25

X

X

Weekly

26-50

X

X

Once in a while

51-150

Above 150

No. of lbs. over head

0-25

X

X

Once in a while

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

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

No

Radiation

Sun

Yes

Vibration

Protective equipment required

Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities

Normal night vision

Normal depth perception

X

Normal depth vision

X

Normal color vision

X

Red/Green/Amber color vision

X

Uncorrected Vision

Corrected Vision

X

Hearing essentially normal

X

Some high tone loss

Significant high tone loss

Low tone loss

Other requirements: Corrected hearing

X

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Middle School

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
School year asper Board Approved Calendar

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Principal/Director of Student Services

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.