Classroom Teacher - Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Special Education
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Job Location: Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Beginning: Jul 25, 2025
Deadline: Jul 01, 2025**
Certificate: Special Education K-12
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Telephone: 505-234-3300 EXT 223
Email:
chaundra.jarrett@carlsbadschools.net
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements are essential functions of this position. 
  1. Accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and uses the approved curriculum with fidelity. Uses materials and media which address student learning levels, rates, and styles.
  2. Provides research based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). 
  3. Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. 
  4. Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. 
  5. Responsible for providing appropriate and specially designed instruction or resources in a one to one setting, small group, or inclusion within the classroom as stated on the IEP. 
  6. Functions as IEP Manager, coordinating the instruction and related services to assigned students. 
  7. Develops and implements annual IEP for student to include:
  8. Adheres to procedural requirements, including due process timelines.
  9. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
  10. Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of the student. 
  11. Provides consultation to classroom teacher regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of the student. 
  12. Consults and collaborates with the classroom teacher to monitor and determine academic grades.  
  13. Schedules and facilitates IEP meetings. 
  14. Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection. 
  15. Comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and the teaching learning cycle, and actively applies them appropriately. 
  16. Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the New Mexico Adopted Content Standards in addition to the Carlsbad Municipal Schools adopted curriculum.
  17. Comprehends and actively implements New Mexico’s Multi Layered System of Supports (MLSS) to support holistic student success. 
  18. Adheres to Carlsbad Municipal Schools assessment and grading policy and guidelines. 
  19. Recognizes student diversity and culture and creates an atmosphere conducive to positive student involvement and self-concept. 
  20. Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning. 
  21. Works with administration to meet professional requirements and responsibilities. 
  22. Communicates in a professional manner with colleagues, parents, and community members regarding educational matters. 
  23. When assigned, directs the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment. 
  24. Supports and actively participates in the school’s professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students. 
  25. Creates a positive atmosphere and arranges the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning. 
  26. Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, district, and departmental meetings. 
  27. Seeks out information on methodology, research, technology, and current trends in education to enhance student learning. 
  28. Performs care-giving duties including, but not limited to toileting duties, feeding, pushing wheelchairs, and lifting/transferring students with special needs. 



 

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