English Teacher (Middle School)

Teacher – Regular EducationLOCATION: Dulce Middle SchoolWORK YEAR: 185 daysIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: PrincipalSUMMARY: To provide a flexible program and an environment that encourages learning and personnel growth by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a sound foundation for continuous growthQualificationsMINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSBachelor's degreeNew Mexico Public Education (elementary/secondary) Teaching licenseEndorsements required by the positionBilingual/ESL/TESOL endorsement (preferred)Essential Functions:Develops and implements lesson/unit plans that address the content standards and benchmarks of the New Mexico Department of Education and Dulce Independent School Board of Education goals and objectivesCreates an environment for learningEstablishes clear objects for all lessons, assignments and unitsAssesses students regularly to evaluate academic growthCoordinates with the Special Education teacher for "Push In" servicesSelects and maintains instructional materialsDevelops and maintains a student behavior planSupervises students in the classroom and on campusGathers student academic data to develop strategies for improvementCoordinates with other professional staff members in assisting students to solve academic, behavioral or health problemsPrescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals when concerns ariseParticipates in curriculum alignmentDevelops and revises benchmarks and performance standards/assessmentProvides input for the EPSS / 90 day plansImplements the EPSS / 90 day plansAdministers all federal, state and district mandated testsAttends SAT and IEP meetingsProvides student documentation as needed for SAT and IEP meetingsAttends and participates in staff meetingsParticipates on faculty committeesSponsors student activitiesRecords and sends out student grades on progress reports quarterlyPrepares report cards quarterlyDocuments grades on cumulative filesCommunicates with parents to discuss student academic progress, behavior and instructional programParticipates the NMTEACH Teacher Evaluation FrameworkParticipates in professional development and trainingProvides directions and materials for substitute teachersSupervises classroom assistants, guests and volunteersPerforms other duties as assignedDuties:Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Jemez Mountain Public Schools.Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.Required Pre-Employment and Other Employment Conditions:Satisfactory completion of criminal background verificationPreferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:Effective communication skills, both verbal and writtenFlexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skillsInterpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of othersKnowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet softwareWorking Environment:The incumbent will work with staff members in a team environment which may include the administrative staff, State department personnel, legal counsel, parents, students, advocates and others outside the District.Frequent interactions with people in person and on the phone will be necessary.Physical Demands:The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting.The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.The employee must be able to move about assigned location unaided during the day.Salary: Based on approved annual Dulce Independent School District Salary