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Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Carlsbad, NM, is seeking a full-time Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include designing engaging curriculum aligned with New Mexico standards, assessing student performance, and collaborating with parents and staff to enhance student learning. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid New Mexico teaching license.

Benefits

Signing bonuses up to $20,000

Relocation expenses up to $4,500

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, along with a valid New Mexico teaching license.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and implement curriculum.
• Willingness to participate in student and community engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging learning experiences.
• Assess student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Ability to design engaging learning experiences

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of New Mexico standards

Understanding of student diversity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college

Valid New Mexico teaching license

Job description

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Position Function Summary

• 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.
  
  

Position Function Summary

To empower students with the skills to become responsible citizens within their own abilities.

• 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

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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