Special Education Director
Opening Date: 02/01/2019
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Job Details:
School Name: | Turquoise Trail Charter School |
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School Address: | 13A San Marcos Loop, Santa Fe, NM 87508 |
School Website: | http://www.turquoisetrailcharterschool.org/ |
Requirements: | · Teaching license from the State of New Mexico with special education endorsement · Prior work experience as an instructional leader in special education setting · Successful completion of a background check · Ability to create an effective working relationship with School personnel · Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate details with others · Demonstration of effective classroom management techniques using 21st century classroom skills |
Job Description: | Turquoise Trail Charter School, the oldest charter school in New Mexico is adding a full time leader to our SPED department. SPED Director must have team leadership experience, the required NM licenses and endorsements to teach K-8 special education. TESOL or Bilingual endorsements are preferred, as well as a Master’s degree.
Teacher’s Responsibilities · Displays organization and leadership of a comprehensive special education program, including supervision of contracted ancillary providers. · Employs management skills to ensure efficient operation by adhering to regulations while maximizing effectiveness of SPED staff and contractors · Understands and can administer the IEP process and required documentation · Supervises SPED staff and provides timely and meaningful data to administration · Provides meaningful feedback to students and parents via frequent and documented assessments · Coordinates delivery of instruction provided by SPED staff as required under individual learning plans · Fosters a collaborative environment that is conducive to learning and student growth · Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, students, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and refined manner. · Assume duty schedule as required · Seek opportunities for personal learning through continuing education offerings |
Contact Information:
Contact Name: | Ray Griffin |
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Contact Email: | rgriffin@ttschool.org |
Contact Phone: | 5059864053 |
Secondary Contact Information:
Contact Name: | Jenny Crysler |
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Contact Email: | jcrysler@ttschool.org |