26-27 SY History Teacher

Red Mountain Middle School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Mountain Middle School in Deming, New Mexico is seeking a 26-27 SY History Teacher to support student learning during the 26-27 school year. The teacher reports to the Building Principal and will work under the Deming Public Schools system. The role requires a BA/BS degree and a valid NM teaching license with endorsement.

The starting date is January 4, 2027, with salary steps on the district schedule. Applicants apply through School Spring, both in-district and out-of-district options are

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (minimum).
• Valid/current New Mexico Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.
• Alternative qualifications as approved by Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Attendance: adhere to sick leave and personal leave policies; punctual to job assignments and meetings; participate in non-required activities.
• Instructional Planning: maintain up-to-date lesson plans and records; align with NM Educational Standards; prepare materials; plan time efficiently.
• Instructional Methods: present clear information using multiple sensory approaches; provide guided and independent practice; use varied questioning techniques.
• Classroom Management: maintain behavior parameters; foster participation; ensure health and safety; open communication with administration.
• Competency in Subject Matter: demonstrate knowledge in taught subject; participate in curriculum improvement; engage in professional growth.

Education

BA/BS Degree

Valid New Mexico Teaching License w/ endorsement

Job description

26-27 SY History Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973777

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

BEGINNING DATE: 26-27 School Year

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY: Appropriate step on salary schedule.

JOB SUMMARY:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Degree (minimum)
• Valid/current New Mexico Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

APPLICATION:

IN-DISTRICT: Letter of interest through School Spring - Applicant Tracking.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT: Complete application through the School Spring - Applicant Tracking

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Attendance:

• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies.
• Punctual to job assignments and meetings.
• Involved in non-required school activities.
• Maintains physical stamina to meet demands of the job.

Instructional Planning:

• Maintains clear and up-to-date written lesson plans.
• Maintains up-to-date records and reports.
• Relates plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with established curriculum and Educational Standards of New Mexico.
• Previews and has needed materials available.
• Makes effective use of planning time.
• Revises plans based upon student needs, ability levels, and interests.
• Uses test results to diagnose and prescribe what needs to be done to improve a situation, action, or achievement.
• Focuses learning on the next concept beyond that which the student already knows.
• Is familiar with non-academic growth, home environment and adjustment to school.
• Provides effective home/school communication.
• Seeks assistance and advice of professional staff when appropriate.
• Takes advantage of Professional enhancement when available.

Instructional Methods:

• Develops readiness for learning.
• Uses meaningful objectives.
• Uses words and content appropriate to the subject area and ability of students.
• Provides information in a clear and concise manner, using a multi-sensory approach.
• Provides appropriate guided and independent practice.
• Provides prompt and positive feedback.
• Utilizes a variety of questioning techniques.
• Monitors all non-direct teacher activities for their usefulness and appropriateness.
• Evaluates performance on the objectives and then re-teaches or enriches as needed.
• Aids students in developing positive self-concepts.
• Provides the experience needed to extend students' thinking skills.
• Increases the probability of continued student learning through greater motivation.

Classroom Management:

• Maintains a high level of time on task and redirects students who are off task.
• Establishes and clearly communicates the parameters for student behavior.
• Recognizes and reinforces achievement and good behavior.
• Administers fair and consistent discipline.
• Promotes an environment in which all students feel free to participate.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to good health and safety.
• Is aware of physical, emotional, and psychological needs of students.
• Provides an orderly environment.
• Insures proper care of instructional equipment and materials.
• Maintains open communication between classroom and administration.

Competency in Subject Matter Taught and/or Services Paid:

• Possesses knowledge in assigned grade, subject area or special service.
• Participates in curriculum improvement.
• Continues professional growth through participation in developmental opportunities.
• Joins professional organizations and/or reads professional literature.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat and move in order to perform any lift of school age children.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative procedures and established contractual protocols.

THE DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS OR HANDICAP IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS

December 2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• William Richmond , Principal
• Red Mountain Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]