Teacher - English Language Arts

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB GOAL

To provide rigorous, engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes academic achievement, critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and college, career, military, and life readiness. The Secondary Teacher develops meaningful learning experiences that prepare students to successfully meet graduation requirements while fostering positive relationships, social-emotional growth, and lifelong learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned content area(s) and grade level(s).
• Properly endorsed and certified in all assigned subject areas.
• Bilingual Endorsement preferred and/or required based upon assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development, secondary instructional practices, curriculum design, content-specific pedagogy, assessment practices, and classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction that prepares students for graduation, post-secondary education, military service, and career readiness.
• Knowledge of New Mexico graduation requirements, competency-based instructional practices, and secondary academic pathways.
• Knowledge of instructional technology, learning management systems, student information systems, and student data analysis.
• Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility, collaboration, effective communication, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Other qualifications as determined by the Board of Education and Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Curriculum

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned to New Mexico Content Standards, district curriculum, and instructional expectations.
• Teach assigned secondary subject area(s) utilizing district-approved curriculum and instructional resources.
• Develop lesson plans that promote higher-order thinking, inquiry, collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Differentiate instruction to address the academic, linguistic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
• Utilize research-based instructional practices including project-based learning, inquiry, cooperative learning, technology integration, and student-centered instructional strategies.
• Integrate literacy, numeracy, writing, and academic vocabulary into content instruction as appropriate.
• Maintain lesson plans and instructional documentation in accordance with district expectations.
• Utilize instructional technology and digital learning platforms to enhance student engagement and achievement.
• Incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices that reflect the diverse backgrounds of students.

College, Career, and Postsecondary Readiness

• Support students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school.
• Reinforce career exploration, employability skills, financial literacy, and postsecondary readiness within the curriculum when appropriate.
• Collaborate with counselors, Career Technical Education (CTE) staff, and administrators to support student completion of graduation requirements.
• Support implementation of Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) through classroom instruction and career awareness activities as appropriate.
• Promote student participation in dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), Career Technical Education (CTE), work-based learning, internships, industry certifications, and other college and career readiness opportunities when applicable.

MLSS Implementation and Student Support

• Implement the District's Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) framework through high-quality Tier I instruction, interventions, progress monitoring, and data-informed decision making.
• Participate in Student Assistance Teams (SAT), MLSS teams, IEP meetings, Section 504 meetings, and other collaborative planning meetings as assigned.
• Identify academic, attendance, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns and collaborate with support personnel to implement appropriate interventions.
• Maintain a positive classroom climate that promotes student engagement, responsibility, respect, and academic success.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and other district behavioral expectations.

Assessment and Student Achievement

• Assess student learning using formative, summative, diagnostic, and performance-based assessments.
• Utilize assessment data to modify instruction, provide intervention, and improve student achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assessment data, assignments, and student performance using district-approved student information systems.
• Prepare and submit grades and progress reports according to district timelines.
• Administer district, state, and federally required assessments in accordance with testing protocols.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of…