4th Grade Teacher

4th Grade Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

8/1/2025

Location:

Riverside Elementary

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* Education and Experience

Required

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.

* A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.

* Must be able to pass employment verification.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

* Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

* Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the New Mexico Adopted Content Standards, WIDA/ELD standards and the Carlsbad Municipal Schools adopted curriculum.

* Accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and uses the approved curriculum with fidelity.

* Gives clear expectations relating to lesson content and procedure.

* Communicates accurately in the content area.

* Shows inter relatedness across content areas.

* Use teaching techniques which address student learning levels, rates, and styles.

* Uses materials and media which address student learning levels, rates, and styles.

* Provides small group, one to one instruction when needed.

* Uses teaching and learning strategies to recognize student diversity and culture. Creates an atmosphere conducive to positive student involvement and self-concept.

* Uses a variety of tools, instructional resources, and teaching modalities to personalize and enhance instruction based upon the needs of students.

* Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.

* Comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and the teaching learning cycle, and actively applies them appropriately.

* Comprehends and actively implements New Mexico's Multi Layered System of Supports (MLSS) to support holistic student success.

* Understand and actively participate in the development, use and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Individual Transition /504 plans, and Academic Improvement Plans, including making necessary modifications.

* Adheres to Carlsbad Municipal Schools assessment and grading policy and guidelines.

* Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.

* Actively uses and analyzes a variety of assessment tools and data to drive instruction, implement strategies and offer remediation.

* Actively maintains records of student progress and communicates student progress with students and families in a timely manner.

* Maintains communication and notify parents of struggling students.

* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.

* Communicates in a professional manner with colleagues, parents, and community members regarding educational matters.

* Works with administration to meet professional requirements and responsibilities.

* Is punctual in attendance and in responding to timeline and due dates.

* Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with the dress code policy established by Carlsbad Municipal Schools.

* Serves duties and supervises students as assigned.

* Leaves adequate preparations for a substitute.

* Serves on committees requested.

* Keeps teaching credentials current.

* When assigned, direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.

* Supports and actively participates in the school's professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.

* Creates a positive atmosphere and arranges the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.

* Seeks out information on methodology, research, current trends in education to enhance student learning.