VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER(CLOSES 10/30/2026

Job Description

Job Description

 

TITLE: Vocational Ed EMPLOYMENT TERM: Recommend SY then

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DIVISION:
DEPARTMENT: Education

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
FUNDING SOURCE: ISEP

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HIRING IN THIS POSITION

• BA/BS in Secondary Education with 32 credit hours in the subject specialization are applicable to this position OR Associates Degree plus 2 years of experience related to occupational area/ or certificate plus 3 years of work experience related to the occupational area/ or high school diploma/GED plus 5 years of work experience related to the occupational area, and minimum of 15 semester hours in secondary vocational education. Teacher Licensure and Endorsement as appropriate for New Mexico, or eligible for New Mexico Provisional Licensure, Identified in NMPED 7.12.
• Demonstrable knowledge of carpentry, metals, construction and technology.
• General knowledge of curriculum, vocational labs and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior while integrating applied communication skills.
• Must be willing to attend at least 6 hours of post secondary classes during a 12 month employment period to increase knowledge and requirements identified in NMPED 7.12.
• Positive work history at ANSBI and or positive performance history at prior employment positions for other employers. Positive work history to be verified through references

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preferential consideration for employment will be given to persons of documented Navajo, American Indian or Alaskan Native Tribal membership who meet the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 93-638 and the Navajo Nation Tribal Code.

 

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCE:

• Masters Degree with educational experience and/or endorsement or licensure.
• Fluent Navajo and English speakers with the ability to translate at a layman’s level.
• Working knowledge of the language, traditions, relationships and customs of the community.
• Working knowledge of the physical, economic, and social issues of the community.
• Working knowledge of appropriate professional inter-personal interactions with colleagues, supervisors, other school staff, students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of and experience with Transformation Education
• Knowledge of and experience with Expeditionary Learning or similar experience based educational approach

SUPEVISED BY: 6-12
Principal

SUPERVISES: None

PAY RANGE: With a Master’s and/or B.A./B.S. Degree placement on ANSBI’s Education pay scale and identified tier level.

With an Associate’s Degree and two years experience placed at

Grade (E) Step (10) for first year. Higher step placement dependent
upon verified years of job skill content experience.

With a certificate and three years experience related to the content are Grade (E) Step (5) for first year not to exceed Step 10 without

AA/AS Degree.

With GED or High School Diploma and 5 years of content

Experience Grade (E) and Step 1.

The incumbent is paid biweekly, following the completion of each official pay period, on the current ANSB Teacher payroll schedule based on level of licensure from the State of NM Public Education Department.

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week

LUNCH HOUR: 30 min.

POSITION GOAL: To provide students a foundation of knowledge in metal fabrication and construction trades, preparing them for careers in carpentry, welding, or construction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports and efficiently carries out responsibilities in accordance with Alamo Navajo Schools Board, Inc. Policies and Procedures.

 

1. Supports and carries out responsibilities in accordance with New Mexico State Educational Competencies along with applying current philosophical foundations and pedagogical practices of vocational technical education.

 

1. Represents Alamo Navajo School Board Inc. in a manner reflecting professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program while developing, implementing and maintaining a positive public relations with the community.

 

1. Protects the confidentiality of student & personnel information.

 

1. Maintains a high personal standard of professional and ethical conduct.

 

1. Accepts professional responsibility for keeping informed on current educational topics and advancements.

 

1. The teacher demonstrates knowledge, attitudes and skills reflecting current practices in occupational areas while integrating communication skills within the vocational-technical program.

 

1. Provides learning experiences in content areas and in such other curricular areas as defined in the school curriculum guide for particular area and educational level to which assigned and looks to include team teaching and presentation by subject matter experts as appropriate.

 

1. Selects, organizes and maintains appropriate instructional and supplementary instructional materials, displays and resources for use students while organizing and implementing vocational labs where and when appropriate.

 

1. Uses a variety of instructional approaches, materials and techniques to assure that students have the opportunity to learn to their fullest potential. The teacher develops student skills and habits as independent learners, creative thinkers, and problem solvers and uses a variety of teaching techniques to meet the learning objective including: hands on learning, discussion, simulations, demonstrations, and expeditionary learning.

 

1. Implements an on-going analysis and appraisal of student progress ensuring confidentiality while maintaining accurate files and records.

 

1. Administers standardized test instruments as scheduled and assigned.

 

1. Refers students for diagnostic testing as necessary and keeps all records of students confidential and maintains an identified filing system such as a alpha-numerical system regarding the educational program and class experience(s).

 

1. Relates to students in a professional manner appropriate to the age and grade level of the students and develops, implements and maintains a positive public relations with community through use of interpersonal communication skills.

 

1. Relates and interacts with colleagues, supervisors, other school staff, students, parents and community members in professional manner.

 

1. Assures that classroom materials, equipment, and records are kept secure and free from unwarranted wear and tear or vandalism.

 

1. The teacher instructs students in approved safety practices and procedures and maintains

the instructional facility/classroom and identified project and work areas in compliance with state

standards for health and safety. And must document the safety instruction review with students.

 

1. The teacher must demonstrate proficiency in language and communication skills when preparing reports, written plans and documents as directed and when communicating to students, colleagues and the community.

 

1. The teacher applies principles of practice regarding career education through advising and guiding students through the vocational technical education experience and assists students in the development of work ethic and job readiness skills while explaining and relating how student performance impacts student career goals.

 

1. Provides for own professional growth through ongoing program of reading, and as scheduled by the supervisor, accepts and actively participates in training related to the job.

 

1. The teacher must develop, introduce, summarize and present a lesson plan with appropriate content material and standard(s) as recognized by supervisor.

 

1. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor that are related to the aforementioned duties and responsibilities and are contemporaneous in their assignment.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

1. This position is subject by law to finger printing and a criminal/character background investigation.
2. Must provide documentation of immunity or immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and

measles/rubella, and of tuberculosis status by skin test or X-ray, within thirty (30) days of

hiring, and at such additional intervals as may be determined by the immediate supervisor or

the ANSB Executive Director.

EVALUATION: Will be evaluated in accordance with the Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc., policies and procedures.

 

Board Approval: 10-31-13