Teacher - Math

Math Teacher

Contract Length: 163 days - Pay Schedule: 2026/2027 NEA Salary Schedule - Overtime Status: Must be pre-approved

Hours: 7:16 am - 3:45 pm 4 days a week - Union Status: Non-Union - Licensure: NMEPD

Qualifications

• Properly certified in all areas of assignment
• Demonstrate cooperativeness and a willingness to carry-out assigned tasks and performance responsibilities
• Bilingual Endorsement is highly preferable
• Other qualifications determined necessary

Reports To

Principal or designee

General Supervisor

Superintendent

Job Goal

To help each pupil develop competencies in basic mathematical skills and understanding of the structure of mathematics, to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems, to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teach courses in mathematics to Middle and High School pupils utilizing teaching and student competencies and the curriculum/bilingual curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, expected student behavior, and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans appropriate instructional aides stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalk board, overhead projector, computers, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides.
• Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in mathematics knowledge and skills.
• Select and requisition books, instructional aides and instructional supplies; and maintain required inventory records.
• Communicate with parents bi-weekly, monthly or sooner as the need arises, to discuss the student's progress and behavior.
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils in out-of –classroom activities as assigned.

• Participate in curriculum alignment, benchmarks, performance standards/assessments and revisions, inclusive of bilingual development programs and implements EPSS.
• Gather data in order to develop strategies for student improvement.
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams, to include in and out of school activities and participates in faculty committees.
• Maintain professional competencies through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Administer Group Standardized Tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Administer the Language Assessment Scale testing and scoring in both English and Spanish.
• Attend board meetings at the request of the Superintendent or his/her authorized designee.
• Perform other assigned tasks required of the supervisor(s).