Special Education Teacher | Lamy, New Mexico

Step into a vital role guiding and inspiring students with significant support needs in a welcoming K-8 school setting. As the Intensive Learning Community Lead Teacher, you'll work in a self-contained classroom designed for up to 10 children who require substantial, individualized support. You'll partner with and oversee a dedicated team of 2-3 aides, fostering an environment centered on structure, consistency, and compassion.

Your classroom will be a place where students with autism and diverse abilities thrive, using a variety of supports to communicate, socialize, develop adaptive skills, learn academics, and grow their motor skills. You’ll play a key part in shaping the learning experience, integrating routines and predictability while remaining flexible and understanding to adapt to each child’s unique needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Special Education teaching certification
• Experience working with K-8 students with significant disabilities is highly preferred
• Strong background supporting students with autism and knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Familiarity with communication supports, including AAC devices and visual supports
• Experience supervising aides or classroom staff is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain highly structured, nurturing environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the efforts of 2-3 classroom aides
• Develop and implement individualized instructional and behavioral support
• Design and facilitate structured classroom routines
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain thorough documentation of student progress and goals
• Foster communication and adaptive skills development, using supports like AAC devices
• Adapt academics and activities to match each student’s abilities

This contract opportunity runs from August 3, 2026, to June 4, 2027, at a single site, offering a meaningful chance to make a genuine impact every day.

If you are passionate about special education and are ready to take on a leadership role where you can shape young lives, apply today to help create a supportive and empowering classroom community.