POSITION TITLE: Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper NMPED License and Must be able to pass a background check

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  162.5 days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates parent advisory activities and parent education workshops.
• Provides instruction to high school students.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with NM State Department of Education Standards and the JMPS Board of Education goals and objectives.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
• Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing program.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers. Plans for and supervises classroom aides, guests and volunteers.
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)