2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Vocational - Media - Secondary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks a qualified Teacher – Vocational – Media for Gallup High School. The role involves teaching at the secondary level, delivering the district’s educational program, and meeting state standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with vocational-technical training or equivalent experience, classroom management skills, and the ability to work with diverse student populations. Salary ranges from $60,583 to $84,868 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with appropriate vocational-technical training.
• Experience aligning instruction with State and District standards.
• Knowledge of Native American communities in the southwest and local cultural diversities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course objectives and outlines per curriculum guidelines.
• Lecture using audio-visual aids and manage classroom activities.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and coordinate field trips.
• Counsel students on academic issues and communicate with parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Content area theories

Teaching methods

Modern teaching practices

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

32 vocational-technical credit hours OR related experience

Job description

2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Vocational - Media - Secondary JobID: 5495

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Vocational
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Gallup High School
• Date Available:
  SY2026-2027

Title: Teacher – Vocational – Media - Secondary
Work Location: Gallup High School
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $60,583.00
Maximum Salary: $84,868.00
To deliver the district educational program by teaching students academic, social and motor skills according to State and District education standards and other appropriate agencies, and to provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the Principal or designee. May exercise technical and functional supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, and volunteer staff.

Essential Function Statements

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following State and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Lecture, demonstrate, and use audio visual teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional and activity purposes; operate and care for various audio-visual equipment; operate various office machines to prepare materials.
• Prepare, administer and correct tests, record results; assign lessons, correct papers, and hear oral presentations.
• Teach rules of conduct; maintain order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to age-appropriate learning.
• Counsel pupils whenadjustment and academic problems arise; discuss pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by the District.
• Coordinate class field trips.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Perform all teaching competencies as required by the District and the State.

Marginal Functions

• Participate in and/or share load in extra-curricular student and school activities.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of child development include human growth and development, and special education.
• Classroom management.
• Content area theories, approved curriculum, and the objectives of assigned area of instruction.
• Teaching methods and resources for each assigned area of instruction.
• Modern, effective and innovative teaching practices and techniques.
• Operation of modern office and classroom equipment including computers.
• Principles of student growth, development, and learning to enhance student learning and understanding.
• State and District curriculum guidelines and requirements.
• Educational foundations of a school district, including the organization, administration, funding resources, and record keeping.
• Native American communities is the southwest.
• Cultural diversities of the local area.

Ability to

• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught and/or assigned.
• Communicates with and obtains feedback from studentsin a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Appropriately apply the principles of student growth, development, and learning.
• Nurture, motivate, teach and positively influence children.
• Effectively utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Promote positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Create a positive atmosphere conducive to promoting student involvement and self-concept, recognizing student diversity.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Participate in the development and administration of District goals, objectives and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Understand and respect the cultural diversities, and Native American traditional beliefs and practices, of students and their families.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of related work experience in a school setting is preferred for those candidates with a Bachelor's degree. Please see work experience required below for those candidates with an Associate's degree only or a Certificate plus experience or a High School Diploma/GED plus experience.

Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree including 32 credit hours of vocational-technical training related to the occupational areaORAssociate's Degree plus 2 years work experience related to the occupational areaORCertificate plus 3 years of work experience related to the occupational areaORHigh School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of work experience related to the occupational area.

Licensure and Certificates

Possession of or ability to obtain a Vocational-Technical teacher's license from the New Mexico Public Education Department. Candidates meeting one of the criteria listed above will be issued a secondary vocational technical license at a Level 1P for 3 years and within those 3 years will need to meet the following requirements: Minimum of 15 semester hours in Secondary Vocational-Technical Education Program including a supervised classroom internship/student teaching experience;OR

• Professional Development Plan (PDP) developed by GMCS and approved the PED, in lieu of completion of the 15 semester hours in Secondary Vocational-Technical Education Program including a supervised classroom internship/student teaching experience;OR
• Demonstrate competencies for vocational technical teachers within 3 years of the date of employment.
  
• On-Site attendance is mandatory for this position

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Communicate effectively in English, using propergrammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Environmental Demands

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
• The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District.

Internal applicants must upload a copy of their Request for Transfer which has been reviewed by Personnel and approved by your current Supervisor/Principal.

Internal applicants submitting applications with a valid Request for Transfer seeking a lateral transfer, meaning within the same salary schedule, are not eligible for consideration outside the transfer window.

Full and complete job descriptions are available from the Personnel Department.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

You must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluation of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 12:06:35 PM CST.

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