All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mentorship Coaches to support first through third-year Special Education teachers, Native American teachers, and other new teachers who work with both Native American students and students in Special Education. 1. Represents NMPED and REC 9 and its programs in a positive manner, interacting with the general public and colleagues. 2. Adheres to applicable federal and state law and local policies and regulations for public education entities, including but not limited to 6.60.9 NMAC (Code of Ethics) (for example, IDEA, Department of Health, Head Start Performance Standards, FERPA, HIPAA, NAEYC, Licensing, etc.). 3. Communicates positively and effectively with parents, children, colleagues, and other agency personnel while maintaining confidentiality regarding all facets of REC IX programs in compliance with FERPA/HIPAA and other federal and state confidentiality regulations. 4. Attendance at mandatory program meetings and professional development is required. 5. Proficient verbal communication skills and the ability to manage conflict in a civil, professional and courteous manner are required. 6. The ability to demonstrate flexibility in the performance of various job functions is required. 7. Program collaboration is required 8. Maintains an atmosphere that protects the privacy of confidential information pertaining to students, teachers and personnel records is required. 9. Maintains notes on consultation meetings with teachers. 10. Tracks and reports all information required to monitor the program status. 11. Maintain a communication - contact log for Region 9 Coordinator for and Principals and/or Superintendents as needed. 12. Participates in program design including implementation of new ideas, problem-solving, and reporting. 13. Participates in professional development opportunities individually and as part of the larger consulting group.
