Albuquerque Public Schools
Special Education Director
Gilbert L. Sena Charter High School is currently seeking to fill their open Special Education Director position.
Job Overview
- Posting Date: February 25th, 2025 - Closing Date: April 1st, 2025
- Salary Range:
- Job Description or School Website
The Special Education Director will manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Director will oversee the IEP process and work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations in addition to a meaningful learning experience for the student. In addition, the director will oversee 3 case managers, maintain a caseload, and facilitate with the principal Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior and academic intervention strategies across the whole school.
Required Skills
Be a resident of New Mexico and have a Level II NM Special Education Teaching License.
$5000 Stipend Once Administrative License is obtained
Be endorsed in ELA and/or Math preferred, but not required.
Pass a background check as a requisite to employment.
3 Years of experience working with at risk, alternative education students - HIgh School Preferred.
Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and PowerSchool).
Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding school environment.
Experience in standards-based, backwards planning.
Be a highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, problem-solving self-starter.
Have a high degree of flexibility and a demonstrated record of being a team player.
Embrace data to inform instructional planning and practice.
Be comfortable sharing and analyzing student performance results and humility in constantly working to improve instructional practices.
Be positive, thoughtful, passionate, motivating, and empowering with students.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefit Information
Application Process
Applicants must apply with a cover letter, resume, references, and copy of license to jprye@senahigh.com.
Contact Information
Jenn Prye, Executive Director/Principal , Email: jprye@senahigh.com