Evening History Teacher — Impactful Classroom Leader

Sylvania; Lovington, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovington Municipal Schools invites applications for a Teacher position. The successful candidate will provide instruction that is academically and developmentally appropriate for each student, using a variety of teaching methods and resources.

Responsibilities include communicating with students, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to promote student learning and safety. A Bachelor’s degree and NM teaching license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Appropriately utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Comprehend the principles of student growth, development, and learning, and apply them appropriately.
• Utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to positive student involvement and self-concept.
• Demonstrate a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
• Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
• Utilize appropriate discipline strategies up to and including safely restraining students.
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students and demonstrate effective writing skills and standard English.

Skills

Computer literacy

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

New Mexico teaching license

Endorsements as needed

Tools

Educational technology

Multimedia equipment

Job description

Lovington Municipal Schools invites applications for a Teacher position. The successful candidate will provide instruction that is academically and developmentally appropriate for each student, using a variety of teaching methods and resources.

Responsibilities include communicating with students, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to promote student learning and safety. A Bachelor’s degree and NM teaching license are required.