Title: Math Teacher | Work Unit/Location: Secondary Sites | Reports to:Site Principal Supervises: Students |
Contract Length: 163 days 4-day week | Pay Schedule: Per approved salary schedule
| Overtime Status: Exempt |
Hours: 7:16 am – 3:45 pm | Union Status: Union | Licensure: NMPED Teaching Licensure |
POSITION SUMMARYProvide rigorous, engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes academic achievement, critical thinking, and college, career, military, and life readiness. Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth and success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with New Mexico standards and district curriculum.
- Develop engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
- Assess student learning, monitor progress, and use data to inform instruction.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records.
- Support graduation, college, career, and postsecondary readiness.
- Participate in MLSS, SAT, IEP, 504, PLC, and other student support or professional meetings as assigned.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators.
- Collaborate with school staff to support student achievement and school improvement.
- Maintain professional competence and comply with district policies, NMPED requirements, FERPA, and applicable laws.
- Attend required meetings, professional development, and school functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Valid NMPED Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned content area and grade level.
- Proper certification/endorsement for all assigned subject areas.
- Knowledge of secondary instructional practices, curriculum, assessment, classroom management, and adolescent development.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Strong communication, collaboration, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Bilingual endorsement preferred or required based on assignment.
SALARY & EMPLOYMENTEmployment terms and salary are established annually through the district employment contract, school calendar, and approved salary schedule.
Española Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.