Teacher Social Studies High School Posting 715

Los Alamos High School; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico is seeking a qualified Social Studies teacher. The position is 1.00 FTE with an 8-hour shift and a 40-hour work week, for August 3, 2026 to May 28, 2027.

The teacher will deliver the district-approved Social Studies curriculum, plan engaging lessons, manage classroom behavior, and maintain records and progress reports for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and communicates these objectives to students.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Supervises classroom, students, instructional assistants, and volunteers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree

Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department

Job description

Teacher Social Studies High School Posting 715

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925764
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Visa Sponsorship is not available

1.00 FTE- 8 hour shift, 40 hour week

191 work contract- August 3, 2026 to May 28, 2027

SUMMARY :

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and __ in harmony with the goals __ establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom, students, instructional assistants, and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The information contained in this description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Specialist
• 2075 Trinity Drive
• Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544-3091
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]