Therapia Staffing Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at Taos, NM Full Time

Therapia Staffing is partnered with multiple school districts throughout the Taos, New Mexico area that are looking for Special Education Teachers for the 2021-2022 school year!

Special Education Teacher

• 2021-2022 school year
• Onsite positions only
• Full time | Monday-Friday | 37.5 hours/week
• Great school districts with supportive staff!
• Must have a New Mexico Special Education Teaching License and PED
• Out of state Special Education Teachers and new grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities of a Special Education Teacher:

• Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
• Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress, and record their evaluations.
• Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
• Plan, organize and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers, teacher assistants, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students. For example, they may show a teacher assistant how to work with a student who needs particular attention.
• Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons.
• Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school

What We have to offer you:

• We work with schools and facilities that can commit to scheduling interviews within 48 hours
• License assistance and reimbursement
• Housing-untaxed Stipends-For traveling business professionals
• Medical dental and vision insurance from a major provider
• Free and Unlimited CEU Access
• A culture of recruiters that are kind and compassionate to our contractors
• A company that is always ready to negotiate the highest pay in the industry
• An experienced and trained team that is here to advocate and problem-solve for you

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $1,550.00 – $1,680.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Special education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No