Classroom Teacher - Moriarty-Edgewood School District
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Agriculture |
| Job Title: | Middle School Ag Teacher |
| Job Location: | Moriarty High School/Middle Schools |
| Beginning: | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| Certificate: | Secondary Vocational-Tech 7-12 |
| District: | Moriarty-Edgewood School District |
| Moriarty, NM 87035 | |
| Telephone: |
505-832-5809 |
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Job Description:
JOB: Middle School Ag Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Ag Teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that ag classroom. Key duties include delivering curriculum on animal/plant science, ag mechanics, or agribusiness while guiding supervised agricultural experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB: Middle School Ag Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Ag Teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that ag classroom. Key duties include delivering curriculum on animal/plant science, ag mechanics, or agribusiness while guiding supervised agricultural experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current New Mexico secondary vocational technical (7-12) teaching license or secondary 6-12 license with agriculture endorsement as required.
- Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
- Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
- Comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and learning, and applies them appropriately.
- Utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
- Manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
- Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
- Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
- Works productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
- Follows board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
- Provides for the direct supervision of students at all times.
- Communicates accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances student learning, and includes demonstrating effective writing skills and use of standard English.
- Manages time appropriately.
- Cooperates with administration, parents, and co-workers.
- Creates a positive atmosphere and arranges the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
- Demonstrates concern for student’s well being and positive esteem.
- Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation.
- Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and reports progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
- Completes duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
- Leaves adequate preparations for a substitute.
- Develops and implements appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
- Encourages cooperation between students.
- Maintains student involvement in appropriate tasks.
- Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrates public relations skills.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.