Teacher- 6th Grade (ETS/Fairview)

Eutimio T Salazar Elementary; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Espanola Public Schools Eutimio T Salazar Elementary in Española, New Mexico seeks a qualified 5th Grade teacher. Must hold a valid NMPED license and be bilingual, with board-certified credentials for all required areas.

The role reports to the Principal and involves developing lesson plans, instructing multiple subjects, and communicating with families. The position emphasizes a strong classroom environment, adherence to state and district standards, and ongoing professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NMPED License.
• Properly certified in all areas of assignment.
• Bilingual endorsement; other qualifications as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students.
• Instruct students in citizenship, behavior, and subject matter per state law and district procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized or small group instruction per pupil needs.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain records and progress reports.
• Communicate with parents regularly about pupil progress and behavior.

Skills

NMPED License

Bilingual Endorsement

Certification for Assignment

Job description

Teacher- 5th Grade (ETS/Fairview)

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Job Details

Job ID: 2113774

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Must have a valid NMPED License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Properly certified in all areas of assignment.
• Demonstrates cooperativeness and willingness to carry out assigned tasks and performance responsibilities;
• Bilingual endorsement;
• Other qualifications determined necessary by the Board.

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee.

GENERAL SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

JOB GOAL: To create an Elementary Grade Program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each pupil’s ability to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom utilizing the State competencies and curriculum/bilingual curriculum adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship, expected student behavior, and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Record student grades and other appropriate information into cumulative files.
• Record student grades on grade sheets and report cards.
• Communicate with parents, bi-weekly, monthly, or sooner if the need arises, through conference and other means to discuss the pupil’s progress. (whether students are passing or failing), behavior, and interpretation of the school's program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competencies through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities or assignments.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Administer the Language Assessment Scale Testing and Scoring in both English and Spanish.
• Gather data to develop strategies for student improvement.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities to include in and out-of-school activities.
• Participate in curriculum alignment, benchmarks, performance standards/assessments and revisions, inclusive of bilingual development programs and implement EPSS.
• Attend and participate in Principal Meetings and/or Site-Based Management Meetings, inclusive of parent-teacher organization meetings.
• Implement the teaching competencies adopted by the Board of Education.
• Log all outgoing long-distance telephone calls and fax transmittals.
• Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor(s).

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Term of Employment to be established annually, through the adoption of the school calendar.

SALARY:

Salary to be established by the Board of Education annually, through the adoption of Salary Schedules.

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated following the provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,000 to $83,174 Per Year

Contact Information

• Kelly Miller , Principal
• Eutimio T Salazar Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]