$5,000 Recruitment Incentive

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Teacherages Available

DATE POSTED:  April 4, 2024

BEGINNING DATE:  August 5, 2024

Education - Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid New Mexico Public Education Department K-12 Special Education Teaching License
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills- oral and written
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the Board of Education
• Exhibit skills to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community
• Willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups to affect behavior changes
• Evaluate students' needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior
• Implement behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes
• Assess crisis situations and defuse situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques
• Reinforce appropriate behaviors and redirect negative behaviors
• Provide values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences
• Implement consequences for inappropriate behavior
• With proper training, physically restrain students if necessary for safety
• Communication/Consultation
• Work with staff to develop an effective program of activities for changing unacceptable behavior of
  students
• Provide information to parents, guardians, or other care providers concerning action of student
• Ensure consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts
• Monitor physical and emotional changes in students
• Consult with teachers, support staff, and administrators to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems, and provide information as necessary concerning behavioral concerns

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal/Director of Special Education

WORK SCHEDULE:  184 Day Contract

HOW TO APPLY:  Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position.  Provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, contact number, and email address.  Resume and reference letters are optional.

REQUIREMENTS:  The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Submission

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-The Artesia Public Schools District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, creed, age, national origin, or disability in compliance with Federal and State laws.

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