SY: Teacher - Library

• Title:
  
  Teacher - Library
• Work Unit:
  Kearny Elementary School
• Reports To:
  
  Principal
• Contract Length: 9 month
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Teacher
• Overtime Status:
  Exempt
• Hours:
  
  7 hours per day
• Union Status: NEA
• Licensure: NMPED K-8 Elementary with Library/Media endorsement or K-12 Specialty with Library/Media endorsement

All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post‑offer/pre‑employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by Federal or State Rules and Regulations.

Specializing in Library/Media Education. Provides an atmosphere that allows students to have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program and for providing direct instruction in subject matter and skills that will result in student achievement in accordance with each student’s ability.

(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)

Bachelor’s degree. Current New Mexico 7-12 license with Library Media endorsement or K‑12 Specialty license w/ Library Media endorsement. Additional requirements may be applicable for specific positions.

Bilingual English/Spanish. At least one year of previous teaching experience.

Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures, and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience. Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior. Willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth and to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Ability to deal with various ethnic groups. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Must have skills in oral and written communication. Needs the ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. Able to work collaboratively to achieve the overall goals of the school and the District.

• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and Benchmarks, Common Core State Standards, plus the SFPS Board of Education goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Ensures that the seven (7) Common Commitments established by the District are evident in direct instruction.
• Delivers curriculum using adopted textbooks.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans (IEPs).
• Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guides students in learning from those activities.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Collaborates with peers to develop common assessments.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Performs…