Teacher

Applications submitted must include 3 professional references

Job Description

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils, to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each pupil”s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

Acts as a positive role model for students.

Meets and instructs assigned classes.

Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the sources provided by the district.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon requests of immediate supervisor.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior established by administrators and teachers.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives distributed by the district.

Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.

Evaluates student progress on regular basis.

Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

Attends staff , departmental and grade level meetings.

Maintains professional relationship with staff and cooperates in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.

Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Accepts responsibilities for activities, voluntary or assigned as needed.

Utilizes teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of his/her students.

Tests students, records grades, and sends progress reports to parents, effectively and on time.

Works with principal, counselor, and supervisory staff in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises students, instructional assistants, volunteers and student teachers when assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree
  
• TESOL Endorsement, (Exception: Teachers Licensed to teach Vocational Education, Visual Arts, Music, PE, Pre-Kinder and ROTC.
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid New Mexico Teaching license

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished

in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.