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
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Bachelor’s degree
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New Mexico Public Education (elementary/secondary) Teaching license
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Endorsements required by the position
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Bilingual/ESL/TESOL endorsement (preferred)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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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
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Creates an environment for learning
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Establishes clear objects for all lessons, assignments and units
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Assesses students regularly to evaluate academic growth
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Coordinates with the Special Education teacher for “Push In” services
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Selects and maintains instructional materials
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Develops and maintains a student behavior plan
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Supervises students in the classroom and on campus
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Gathers student academic date to develop strategies for improvement
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Coordinates with other professional staff members in assisting students to solve academic, behavioral or health problems
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Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals when concerns arise
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Participates in curriculum alignment
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Develops and revises benchmarks and performance standards/assessment
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Provides input for the EPSS / 90 day plans
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Implements the EPSS / 90 day plans
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Administers all federal, state and district mandated tests
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Attends SAT and IEP meetings
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Provides student documentation as needed for SAT and IEP meetings
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Attends and participates in staff meetings
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Participates on faculty committees
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Sponsors student activities
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Records and sends out student grades on progress reports quarterly
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Prepares report cards quarterly
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Documents grades on cumulative files
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Communicates with parents to discuss student academic progress, behavior and instructional program
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Participates the NMTEACH Teacher Evaluation Framework
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Participates in professional development and training
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Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers
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Supervises classroom assistants, guests and volunteers
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Performs other duties as assigned
DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:
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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.
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Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Jemez Mountain Public Schools.
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Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
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Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
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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.
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Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
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Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
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Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
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Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
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Satisfactory completion of criminal background verification
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
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Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
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Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills
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Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
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Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others
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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:
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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.
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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:
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The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
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The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
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The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
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The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
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The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
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The employee must be able to move about assigned location unaided during the day.
SALARY: Based on approved annual Dulce Independent School District Salary
