PreK Special Education Teacher

Santa Fe Public Schools is accepting applications for the following position: PreK Special Education Teacher Location: NYE Early Childhood Center School Year: 2026-2027 General Function: Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Encourages students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development. Provides students with experiences that integrate the affective, cognitive, and psychomotor dimensions of learning. Establishes effective rapport with students and their parents. Assists students by developing positive feelings toward themselves and others. Education, Training & Experience: Minimum: Four-year degree and valid NM PreK-12 Special Education license (or the ability to obtain the required license with required endorsements.Preferred: Bilingual: English-Spanish Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated general knowledge of the curriculum and instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures, and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience. Demonstrated ability to motivate and relate to students, parents, and others. Ability to develop and maintain professional relations as evidenced by the ability to relate positively with staff, parents, students, and the community. Verbal and written communication skills, including communicating a positive attitude, and the ability to make presentations. Ability to function as a professional team member. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven professional management skills such as planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating. Demonstrated ability to produce results through the completion of previous assignments. Demonstrated leadership skills and a desire to lead. Ability to establish and maintain a favorable working and learning atmosphere. Ability to demonstrate actions that support the district and its mission. Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies, procedures, and state and federal statutes. Knowledge of technology as it relates to education. Maintain confidentiality related to district, students, and family information.