Job Title:  Math TEACHER 

Reports To:  BUILDING PRINCIPAL

General Job Description:

To help students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives;
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students;
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students;
• Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning;
• Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability;
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students;
• Maintains order in the assigned classroom;
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance;
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames;
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
• Competent technology skills.
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.
•  Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere to professional standards at all times.
• Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information.
• Comply with policies, procedures and programs.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment. Comply with Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession Standards of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics.
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances student learning.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
• Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
• Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in onsite and district meetings.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
• Leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
• Encourage cooperation between students.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Use data to improve instructional program.
• Be available to parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day, if needed.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.

• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Willingness to work together as a team to help all students at the school be successful.

• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
• May supervise paraprofessionals, practicum students, and student teachers.
• Develop and use appropriate community and professional resources.
• Demonstrate concern for student's well-being and positive self-esteem.
• Understand and participate in the development, use, and implementation of individualized education plans (IEP's) and individualized transition plans/504 plans, including making necessary modifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students in class(es)

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree, or higher.
2. A valid New Mexico teaching license for grade levels taught with endorsements as needed.
3. TESOL Endorsement preferred
4. Required to have a valid 6-9 Middle School Teachers license with NMPED
5. 5-9 MS ELA License or Reading license/endorsement
6. Highly Qualified Status.
7. Must be able to pass employment verification and background check.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Transportation Increment: Each staff member who works full-time at Santo Domingo School or Chochiti School, and lives more than 20 miles from their worksite, shall receive an annual increment of $2000. Home Address will be verified by staff member's home untility bill. 

* All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding