Teacher - AVID​/Carlos F. Vigil Middle School

Must have a Middle School license NMPED .

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TITLE:

Secondary School Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Instruction

FLSA:
Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teaches one or more subjects such as English, Science, Mathematics or Social Studies to students in public or private secondary schools.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Bachelors Degree

* Certificate to teach from appropriate state agency.

* Completion of teaching internship.

* Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Teaches content and skills in the assigned area of instruction to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

* Instructs students in subject matter, utilizing various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration; uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentation.

* Prepares teaching outline for course of study; assigns lessons and corrects homework papers.

* Administers tests to evaluate progress, records results and issues reports to inform parents of student's progress.

* Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

* Adapts subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.

* Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students; maintains required inventory records.

* Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.

* Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions and other class activities.

* Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

* Evaluates each pupil's progress in the area of study.

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

* Identifies pupil needs, and cooperatives with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

* Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.

* Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.

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* Works with students and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing materials for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTO Programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.

* Administers or monitors group tests

* Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs and implement same.

* Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities to include in and out of school activities.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.

* Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

* Other assigned tasks required of the immediate supervisor.

* Keep attendance records

* Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year and salary to be established on an annual basis,

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel