TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION SCS3

There is a broad range of teachers throughout the district serving as a “Resource” to a specific program or in a specific specialized field. These positions develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate/assess educational professional development for teachers, administrators, support personnel and community members and provide expertise in the specific area; provide assistance by creating and teaching flexible programs in an environment favorable to learning and professional growth; provide staff development leadership for principals’ and teachers’ professional growth in collaboration with the Cluster Leader Principal, Service Team and district professional development systems; and provide direct instruction. Existing areas are: Title I; Title II; Title VII; Indian Education; ESL; Bilingual Education; Professional Support; Homeless and Migrant Projects; Bilingual Technology Education; Technology; Computer Education; Albuquerque Community Learning Centers Project; Magnet School Assistance Program; Emergency Immigrant Language Services; Navajo Language and Culture; Navajo Bilingual/ESL; Cluster Service Team/Staff Developer; APS/UNM Partnership-Specials Education; Community Based Instruction; Teacher Training/Project Coordination; Family Education; and Strategic Professional Development.

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• May provide direct instruction to teachers in best practices in program/specialty area.
• Provides demonstration lessons for teachers and/or students and or parents of students in program/specialty area.
• Assesses and evaluates professional development activities and promotes professional development activities to improve instruction
• May coordinate resources to meet professional development needs
• Serves on district committees and task forces as designated by the supervisor.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports for Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to inform, educate and assist in the understanding and knowledge in program/specialty area.
• Researches and incorporates teaching strategies and instructional methods relevant to program/specialty area.
• Provides information to schools on current materials, instructional strategies, professional development opportunities and all applicable standards.
• Develops, selects, assembles and demonstrates prescriptive materials used by personnel.
• Provides recommendations for methods and materials to related educational disciplines.
• Researches, reviews, develops and evaluates training modules for use in professional development activities instructional programs and related services.
• Prepares necessary paperwork for professional development to purchase supplies, equipment and materials needed.
• Conducts sessions in educational training techniques for designated employees including support, observation and follow through as appropriate.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction
• Develops teaching aids, organizes and instructs/facilitates workshops, training sessions, lessons, assignments, units and projects.
• Composes and distributes correspondence regarding educational professional development training opportunities.
• Establishes clear objectives for all workshops, training, sessions, lessons, assignments, units and projects, and communicates these objectives to individuals/staff/class.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of individuals/staff/class.
• Takes necessary/reasonable precautions to protect individuals/staff/class, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Contributes to professional learning, collaborates with other staff development leaders and providers in the district, cluster and school to build capacity and improve the culture of learning in the system.
• Implements adult learning principals and staff development standards and code of ethics as set forth by the National Staff Development Council.
• Plans and implements staff development via direct, in-class instructional support for teachers, cluster in-service days, district capacity building, and other school based professional learning opportunities.
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
• May provide training on program philosophy, program development, and implementation.
• Serves as a resource to assist personnel in improving student achievement and employee productivity.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of related District policies.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
• Experience working with educators; experience in facilitation and presentations; experience in developing and delivering workshops to adult audiences.
• Knowledge of American Indian cultures, communities, language, and educational needs.
• Leadership skills, facilitation skills, team-work skills, research skills, and ability to apply adult learning theory.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid New Mexico Teacher’s license.
• Five years of experience as a teacher.
• Endorsements in specific areas may be required depending upon the specific position.

Contact: Debra Larribas at 5058779718 / [email protected]

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

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