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- 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
- Required
- 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.
