4th Grade Teacher

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; United States; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carlsbad Municipal Schools seeks an Elementary School Teacher at Desert Willow Elementary to design engaging lessons aligned with New Mexico standards and WIDA/ELD requirements. The role emphasizes delivering the approved curriculum with fidelity and creating a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will differentiate instruction, use diverse instructional tools, track student progress, communicate with families, and participate in professional learning communities to support

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
• A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.
• Must pass employment verification.
• Such alternatives as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement engaging learning experiences aligned to New Mexico standards.
• Use approved curriculum with fidelity and set clear expectations.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assess student progress and communicate findings to families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school to support student learning.
• Plan for substitutes and maintain classroom readiness.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Kenntnisse

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Cultural competency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

New Mexico teaching license

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 3/19/2026
• Location: Desert Willow Elementary

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the New Mexico Adopted Content Standards, WIDA/ELD standards and the Carlsbad Municipal Schools adopted curriculum.
• Accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and uses the approved curriculum with fidelity.
• Gives clear expectations relating to lesson content and procedure.
• Communicates accurately in the content area.
• Shows inter relatedness across content areas.
• Use teaching techniques which address student learning levels, rates, and styles.
• Uses materials and media which address student learning levels, rates, and styles.
• Provides small group, one to one instruction when needed.
• Uses teaching and learning strategies to recognize student diversity and culture. Creates an atmosphere conducive to positive student involvement and self-concept.
• Uses a variety of tools, instructional resources, and teaching modalities to personalize and enhance instruction based upon the needs of students.
• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Comprehends the principles of student growth, development, and the teaching learning cycle, and actively applies them appropriately.
• Comprehends and actively implements New Mexico's Multi Layered System of Supports (MLSS) to support holistic student success.
• Understand and actively participate in the development, use and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Individual Transition /504 plans, and Academic Improvement Plans, including making necessary modifications.
• Adheres to Carlsbad Municipal Schools assessment and grading policy and guidelines.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Actively uses and analyzes a variety of assessment tools and data to drive instruction, implement strategies and offer remediation.
• Actively maintains records of student progress and communicates student progress with students and families in a timely manner.
• Maintains communication and notify parents of struggling students.
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• Communicates in a professional manner with colleagues, parents, and community members regarding educational matters.
• Works with administration to meet professional requirements and responsibilities.
• Is punctual in attendance and in responding to timeline and due dates.
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with the dress code policy established by Carlsbad Municipal Schools.
• Serves duties and supervises students as assigned.
• Leaves adequate preparations for a substitute.
• Serves on committees requested.
• Keeps teaching credentials current.
• When assigned, direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Supports and actively participates in the school's professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.
• Creates a positive atmosphere and arranges the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
• Seeks out information on methodology, research, current trends in education to enhance student learning.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
• A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.
• Must be able to pass employment verification.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.