Early Childhood IEP/SPED Teacher at Anthony On Track Prek (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Early Childhood IEP/SPED Teacher at Anthony On Track Prek (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Salary

$59,926.00 - $83,917.00 Annually

Location

Anthony, New Mexico

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202301800

Department

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Division

ANTHONY ON TRACK CENTER

Opening Date

08/25/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we've encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months.

If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor.

Thank you for your understanding.

Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses.

Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual.

Gracias por su comprensión.

Job Description

Develop, present, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for student initials and annual reviews in accordance with IDEA. Provide instructional support and consultation to regular education teachers to facilitate student success in achieving IEP goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and computer security regulations.

Meets the established teacher competencies for level of licensure held. (e.g. Level 1, 2, or 3)

Follows National Association for the Education of Young Children's Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs serving children from birth through eight years old

Adheres to the New Mexico Pre-K Program Standards, the PreK Curriculum Policy Brief, the PreK Lesson Plan Form, the NM Pre-K Essential Indicators with Rubrics, and the Statement of Assurances signed by the district Superintendent

Develop and Implement IEPs: Create and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for student initials and annual reviews in compliance with IDEA.

Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with parents, teachers, and specialists to gather input and ensure comprehensive support for students.

Set Goals and Objectives: Define measurable and achievable goals for each student, including short-term objectives.

Provide Services and Supports: Identify and coordinate special education services, related services, and necessary accommodations/modifications.

Monitor Progress: Establish and maintain progress monitoring systems to track student achievement of IEP goals.

Conduct IEP Meetings: Facilitate IEP meetings, review and finalize plans, and ensure all team members are informed and in agreement.

Support Regular Education Teachers: Offer instructional support, resources, and regular consultations to general education teachers to help them support students in achieving their IEP goals.

Communicate with Parents: Provide regular updates on student progress and schedule periodic reviews and revisions of IEPs as needed.

Implements an instructional program which meets the total development needs of children based on IEP goals (e.g. physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs) and includes health care, nutrition, safety, and multicultural sensitivity.

Assists in planning and implementing parent training and events such as "Literacy Night", "Family Math Night", "Science Night", etc.

Attends scheduled parent meetings, staff meetings, professional development training, etc.

Locates or develops appropriate learning materials.

Supervises students while on site or on field trip(s).

Displays a desire and enthusiasm for working with young children.

Uses time effectively; is punctual and has good attendance.

Works with all children and their exceptionalities

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree (B. A.) in Early Childhood or Special Education
• NM New Mexico Teaching License; Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade Three or Special Education
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years teaching experience in a PreK classroom/Early Childhood classroom preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• New Mexico Teaching License; Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade Three License
• New Mexico Special Education License, preferred

Supplemental Information

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Ability to use multiple virtual instructional platforms.
• Proficient in Google Suites
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Experience with online meeting platforms such as Google Meets, Zoom, MS Teams

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Maintains emotional control under stress

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Gadsden Independent School District (NM)

Department EARLY CHILDHOOD Address 4950 MCNUTT RD

SUNLAND PARK, 88063

Phone 575-882-6200

Website www.gisd.k12.nm.us