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