What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION SCS3 - HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE position at Albuquerque Public Schools?
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
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.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :
REQUIREMENTS :
CONTACT INFORMATION :
Contact : Debra Larribas at 5058779718 larribas@aps.edu
APPLY TO :
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.
ADDITIONAL INFO : SALARY : A Schedule
DAYS : 194
HOURS : 6.5
START DATE : August 1, 2024
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