RESOURCE TEACHER NEWCOMER SUMMER PROGRAM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Creates a learning environment supporting the needs of the program for student development
• May provide direct instruction to teachers in best practices in program/specialty area.
• Provides demonstration lessons for teachers and/or students and or parents of students in program/specialty area.
• Provides assistance to school staffs in assessment and evaluation in program/specialty area.
• Assesses and evaluates professional development activities and promotes professional development activities to improve instruction
• May coordinate resources to meet professional development needs
• May provide overall leadership for program
• Develops, selects, and requests appropriate instructional materials and maintains inventory records for use in program/specialty area.
• Serves as liaison between the program and other District departments.
• May assist in the development and implementation of proposals including gathering data.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports for Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to inform, educate and assist in the understanding and knowledge in program/specialty area.
• Researches and incorporates teaching strategies and instructional methods relevant to program/specialty area.
• Develops, selects, assembles and demonstrates prescriptive materials used by personnel.
• Provides recommendations for methods and materials to related educational disciplines.
• Prepares necessary paperwork for professional development to purchase supplies, equipment and materials needed.
• Communicates regularly with assigned schools to monitor the implementation progress and gathers, organizes and maintains records of information from evaluations and progress assessments.
• Assists with program planning, needs assessment, evaluation and program improvement.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction
• Acts as a liaison between administrators and resource teachers working in professional development.
• May collaborate with school districts outside of APS to further the goals of the program.
• Collaborates with school and community organization to implement a “community of learners” model.
• Performs needs assessments to determine the educational needs of the designated group.
• Develops teaching aids, organizes and instructs/facilitates workshops, training sessions, lessons, assignments, units and projects.
• Utilizes instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Establishes clear objectives for all workshops, training, sessions, lessons, assignments, units and projects, and communicates these objectives to individuals/staff/class.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Evaluates the learning progress of individuals/staff/class on a regular basis and prescribe effective programs or initiates referrals to appropriate agency personnel when appropriate.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with District employees, students and the Newcomer community regarding programs/services rendered.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of individuals/staff/class.
• Takes necessary/reasonable precautions to protect individuals/staff/class, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Supports faculty and school-related committees and organizations, and sponsorship of student activities.
• Recommends and provides professional development practices that support high quality teaching and learning.
• Utilizes student and staff data to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of staff development in the cluster and schools.
• Plans and implements staff development via direct, in-class instructional support for teachers, cluster in-service days, district capacity building, and other school based professional learning opportunities.
• 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.
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
• May provide directions and materials for substitute teachers; plan for and supervise classroom aides, guests and volunteers.
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
• May monitor expenditures for program expenses, transportation and field trips.
• May maintain data on students participating in programs.
• May provide technical assistance and consultation to students for curriculum integration, classroom organization and hardware set-up, use and maintenance/repairs.
• May assist in the selection and purchase of hardware, software and supportive technology equipment.
• May research and preview hardware, software supportive technology equipment and related education materials.
• May develop and maintain library of hardware, software, supportive technology equipment and educational materials for staff.
• May maintain financial records for program activities and help to ensure compliance with APS/grant financial guidelines.
• Serves as a resource to assist personnel in improving student achievement and employee productivity.

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 Albuquerque 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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid New Mexico Teacher’s license.
• Five years of experience as a teacher.
• Endorsements in specific areas may be required depending upon the specific position.

Contact the summer site co-administrators/hiring authority at site for hiring information.
Please DO NOT contact the Summer School Office regarding employment.

• Antonio Baca, brandon.baca@aps.edu, 505-803-7781

Please apply online at www.aps.edu/jobs, Newcomer Summer Program

***Submit Newcomer Summer Program Application***
***This position is not listed on the Administrative/Classified/Certified Applications***
Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Newcomer Summer Program Schedule:

• Training/Planning Dates: June 2 - June 5, 2026

• Summer Program Dates (instruction): June 8 - July 17, 2026 (Closed for Juneteenth, June 19, and closed June 29-July 3)

• Daily schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break