Job Description:
Current or eligible for dual licensure in Secondary Mathematics and Special Education

General Job Description:
Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically
and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom as well as other programs as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
? Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
? Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable
endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
? Efficient organizational ability;
? Professional written and oral communication skills;
? Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district wide objectives;
? Instructs and assists students in motor, language, socio-emotional and cognitive development;
? Assures that goals and objectives in Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are completed;
? Instructs regular education students as well as special education students in inclusion settings incorporating I.E.Ps as
applicable to inclusion students as assigned;
? Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students;
? Provides accurate delivery of curriculum to students within the scope of teaching assignment;
? Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students; maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom
environment is conducive to student learning;
? Develops goals and objectives for self, grade level/content group and student academic achievement;
? Maintains documentation to assure accountability;
? Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; maintains order in the assigned classroom;
? Maintains records of student performance and attendance;
? Maintains documentation to assure accountability;
? Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; maintains order in the assigned classroom;
? Confer frequently, according to district policy, with parents and staff members regarding the progress and educational
program of each student;
? Devise and use innovate teaching methods and materials in order to work effectively with all students;
? Observe rules of confidentiality as prescribed by district policy;
? Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames, attends staff meetings and in-service training
activities and school activities in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
? Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code
Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69,
Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness;
? Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the
JVPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school
board policies, and local, state and federal regulations;
? Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.
Work Hours: Work hours are established in the employment contract. principal within the parameters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Additional work hours may be assigned by the school
Accountability
Reports to: School Principal
Evaluated by: School Principal
Equipment / Material Handled:
technology.
Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, all multi-media equipment including current
Bargaining Status: BU
Work Environment:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine.
Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct
supervision. After hours work may be required. May make site visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work
under stressful conditions.