This job posting is for the 2024-2025 School Year

Independence High School

Contract Dates: To be determined

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

 

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Efficient organizational ability;
• Professional written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding
• students, staff, parents, and school matters.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities of Teacher:

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives;
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students; 
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students;
• Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning; 
• Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability;
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; Maintains order in the assigned classroom;
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance;
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames;
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
• Competent technology skills.      
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

            Work hours are established in employment contract.  Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

 

Application Procedure:

Applicant must attach:

• Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure.
• Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university

 

 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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