Science Teacher

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teacher to provide age-appropriate instructional experiences. The role emphasizes effective communication, varied teaching methods, and assessment-driven instruction within a positive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BA degree and a valid New Mexico teaching license, with endorsements as needed. Collaboration with staff, parents, and the community is expected to support student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA degree and a valid New Mexico teaching license.
• Endorsements as needed to teach the assigned subject(s).
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally in the content area with students.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each subject taught.
• Use student assessment techniques to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Provide timely feedback to students and communicate progress to families as appropriate.
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, and productive classroom environment; collaborate with colleagues and parents.

Education

BA degree

New Mexico teaching license

Job description

Position: SECONDARY TEACHER

Supervisor: PRINCIPAL

General Job Description: The Secondary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate accurately and effectively in the content area and maintain a professional rapport with students.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
• Utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
• Obtain feedback from and communicate with students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Comprehends the principles of student growth, development and learning, and applies them appropriately.
• Manage the classroom to ensure the best use of instructional time and promote positive student behavior in a safe and healthy environment.
• Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of student involvement and self-concept.
• Demonstrate a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
• Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
• Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
• Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district.
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in faculty and committee meetings.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
• Leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
• Encourage cooperation between students.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.
• Be available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day, if needed.
• Attend extra-curricular activities.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
• Supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers and high school vocational lab students.
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal.

Qualifications: A BA degree, valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture may be required.

Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

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 assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

FLSA Status: Exempt