High School Math Teacher

High School Teacher

Under the immediate direction of the principal, to provide an education program for High School students and assist other school programs as assigned.

New Mexico Teaching License in Secondary Education

Bachelor's Degree, including all courses needed to meet licensure requirements

Passage of New Mexico State Licensure Testing

Passage of the New Mexico Assessment of Teacher Competency in Secondary Education

Passage of New Mexico Content Knowledge Assessment in area of specialty taught

Endorsement or License in the area of specialty taught

Valid New Mexico Driver's License

Evidence of Leadership Ability

Demonstrate Communication Skills

Demonstrate Public Relations Skills

Must complete a finger-print background check

Provide learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, math, science, art, music, physical education to pupils, and other areas of the curriculum as assigned, utilizing course of studies adopted by Public Education Department of New Mexico and the Aztec Municipal School Board

Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in the state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal and visual instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities

Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the natural informal atmosphere of the learning environment

Communicate with parents through a variety of means including parent conferences, notes, emails, phone calls etc

Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems through the Multi Layered Systems of Support

Create an effective environment of learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers

Maintain professional competence through participation in required in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities

Use technology as an instruction tool in the classroom where appropriate and model the use of technology for personal and professional task management

Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required

Establish and maintain district standards as prescribed by board policies and district and school regulations

Communicate with students, staff, administration as well as parents

Develop, implement and practice continual improvement practices at both the professional and student level

Select and requisition books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintain an accurate inventory

Insure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, cooling lighting and ventilation to the extent possible

Perform supervisory duty as assigned before, during and after school

Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or at the district level

Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees

Participate in school sponsored activities outside of the school day such as parent teacher conferences, Open House, Back to School Nights, activities and athletic events, seasonal programs and graduation.

Treat people with dignity and respect

Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Building Principal.

Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal instructions

Ability to work around congested areas

Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions

Ability to maintain working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments among other school personnel, students and public

Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities

Ability to be mobile in a crowd