BEGINNING DATE: 2019-2020 School Year

SALARY: Appropriate step on salary schedule. BA Degree:

            Level 1 Teacher - $41,795.00

             Level 2 Teacher - $50,980.00

             Level 3 Teacher - $60,930.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

             BA/BS Degree (minimum)

             Valid/current New Mexico Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.

APPLICATION: IN-DISTRICT: Letter of interest through TalentEd Recruit & Hire Website

                  OUT OF DISTRICT: Complete application through TalentEd Recruit & Hire Website

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until Closed

REPORTS TO: Building Principal. 

JOB GOAL: 

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attendance:

• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies.
• Punctual to job assignments and meetings.
• Involved in non-required school activities.
• Maintains physical stamina to meet demands of the job.

Instructional Planning:

• Maintains clear and up-to-date written lesson plans.
• Maintains up-to-date records and reports.
• Relates plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with established curriculum and Educational Standards of New Mexico.
• Previews and has needed materials available.
• Makes effective use of planning time.
• Revises plans based upon student needs, ability levels, and interests.
• Uses test results to diagnose and prescribe what needs to be done to improve a situation, action, or achievement.
• Focuses learning on the next concept beyond that which the student already knows.
• Is familiar with non-academic growth, home environment and adjustment to school.
• Provides effective home/school communication.
• Seeks assistance and advice of professional staff when appropriate.
• Takes advantage of Professional enhancement when available.

Instructional Methods:

• Develops readiness for learning.
• Uses meaningful objectives.
• Uses words and content appropriate to the subject area and ability of students.
• Provides information in a clear and concise manner, using a multi-sensory approach.
• Provides appropriate guided and independent practice.
• Provides prompt and positive feedback.
• Utilizes a variety of questioning techniques.
• Monitors all non-direct teacher activities for their usefulness and appropriateness.
• Evaluates performance on the objectives and then re-teaches or enriches as needed.
• Aids students in developing positive self-concepts.
• Provides the experience needed to extend students' thinking skills.
• Increases the probability of continued student learning through greater motivation.

Classroom Management: 

• Maintains a high level of time on task and redirects students who are off task.
• Establishes and clearly communicates the parameters for student behavior.
• Recognizes and reinforces achievement and good behavior.
• Administers fair and consistent discipline.
• Promotes an environment in which all students feel free to participate.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to good health and safety.
• Is aware of physical, emotional, and psychological needs of students.
• Provides an orderly environment.
• Insures proper care of instructional equipment and materials.

Competency in Subject Matter Taught and/or Services Paid:

• Possesses knowledge in assigned grade, subject area or special service.
• Participates in curriculum improvement.                                                 
• Continues professional growth through participation in developmental opportunities.
• Joins professional organizations and/or reads professional literature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. 
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

183 days.  Salary and benefits commensurate with contractual commitments.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative procedures and established contractual protocols.