SHS​/LPMS-Secondary Gifted Teacher

SHS/LPMS-Secondary Gifted Teacher

Location: Silver High School, Silver City, New Mexico

Job : 5843905
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title:

Secondary Gifted Teacher

Reports to:

Principal
SCSD is an EEOC Employer.

Job Objective:
Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences. Helps students make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement.

• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.

• Teaches classes as scheduled; maintains a thorough understanding of subject material; creates effective student learning experiences; documents student performance indicators and standards.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor and manage student learning.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Promotes a professional image of the school district; encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Analyzes student data to improve program operations and building goals.
• Promotes effective communications and assistance; uses problem‑solving techniques to address questions/concerns.
• Prepares the assigned classroom or instructional area; develops lesson plans that align with state standards and the district’s adopted courses of study/curriculum goals.
• Evaluates academic needs of students; develops meaningful educational activities that engage and stimulate learning; varies instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self‑reliance, problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Plans collaborative student learning activities that encourage positive peer relationships; collaborates with other staff; shares knowledge and resources that enhance learning.
• Upholds student conduct code; implements effective pupil‑management procedures; maintains a positive learning environment; helps parents and students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
• Consults with administrative staff to address student concerns.
• Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior‑management plans; supports an inclusive educational environment; provides opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Initiates referrals for student assistance as needed; meets mandated paperwork deadlines; helps the intervention assistance team prepare plans for eligible students.
• Helps prepare and implement Section 504, IEPs, and/or other interventions for assigned students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Proctors district testing activities; upholds security procedures; helps students with content‑area preparation activities.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance; prepares progress reports; consults with parents as needed.
• Respects personal privacy; maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promotes proper use, care, and security of school property.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety, monitors situations that may indicate a problem, provides appropriate student supervision, works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises non‑classroom activities when assigned; participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school‑sponsored activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role‑model for others; provides prompt notification of absences; ensures that student lists and teaching materials…