English Teacher (Middle School)

TEACHER –Regular Education

LOCATION: Dulce Middle School

WORK YEAR: 185 days

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

SUMMARY: 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 growth

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree

New Mexico Public Education (elementary/secondary) Teaching license

Endorsements required by the position

Bilingual/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 objectives

Creates an environment for learning

Establishes clear objects for all lessons, assignments and units

Assesses students regularly to evaluate academic growth

Coordinates with the Special Education teacher for “Push In” services

Selects and maintains instructional materials

Develops and maintains a student behavior plan

Supervises students in the classroom and on campus

Gathers student academic date to develop strategies for improvement

Coordinates with other professional staff members in assisting students to solve academic, behavioral or health problems

Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals when concerns arise

Participates in curriculum alignment

Develops and revises benchmarks and performance standards/assessment

Provides input for the EPSS / 90 day plans

Implements the EPSS / 90 day plans

Administers all federal, state and district mandated tests

Attends SAT and IEP meetings

Provides student documentation as needed for SAT and IEP meetings

Attends and participates in staff meetings

Participates on faculty committees

Sponsors student activities

Records and sends out student grades on progress reports quarterly

Prepares report cards quarterly

Documents grades on cumulative files

Communicates with parents to discuss student academic progress, behavior and instructional program

Participates the NMTEACH Teacher Evaluation Framework

Participates in professional development and training

Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers

Supervises classroom assistants, guests and volunteers

Performs other duties as assigned

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

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 verification

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others

Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

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