SY: Teacher - Creative Writing/Freshman Seminar at Capital High School
Company: Santa Fe Public Schools
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Type: Certified/EnglishDate Posted: 5/27/2022Location:
Capital High School Title: Teacher - Creative Writing/Freshman
SeminarWork Unit: School Site Reports To: Principal Contract
Length: 9 monthsPay Schedule: Teacher Overtime Status: Exempt
Hours: 7 hours per day Union Status: NEA Licensure: 7-12 with
Language Arts endorsement or K-12 Specialty with Language Arts
endorsement Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools
require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some
positions have additional requirements as established by federal or
state rules and regulations. General Function: Teach creative
writing and freshman seminar in a high school setting. Provides an
atmosphere that allows students to have the opportunity to fulfill
their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and
psychological growth. Responsible for organizing and implementing
an instructional program and for providing direct instruction in
Language Arts and related skills that will result in student
achievement in accordance with each student's ability.
Education/Training/Experience: Minimum: Four year degree and valid
New Mexico Secondary Teaching License (or the ability to obtain
such), with appropriate endorsements for the courses being taught.
Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish. At least one year's previous
teaching experience. Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated
general knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Demonstrated
knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures. Ability
to follow specific instructions with little or no previous
experience. Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to
instruct students and manage their behavior. Willingness to improve
competency by periodically participating in some form of
professional growth and to remain current with the latest
developments in the profession. Ability to deal with various ethnic
groups. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal
skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with students, peers and parents. Must have skill in oral and
written communication. Needs the ability to perform duties with
awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education
policies. Able to work collaboratively to achieve the overall goals
of the school and the District. Essential Job Functions: Performs
all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures,
safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer
security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change
from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current
essential functions include the following:Plans and implements a
program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual
needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with New
Mexico PED standards and benchmarks, Common Core State Standards
plus the SFPS Board of Education goals and objectives. Develops
lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized
and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of
each pupil. Delivers curriculum using adopted textbooks. Translates
lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an
effective learning atmosphere. Evaluates pupils' academic and
social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress
reports. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals;
develops strategies for individual education plans (IEPs). Plans
and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guest
speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in
learning from those activities. Is available to students and
parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional
day. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student
organizations, and academic contests. Provides individualized and
small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the
student. Creates an environment for learning through functional and
attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student's
work. Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional
environment. Collaborates with peers to develop common assessments.
Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with
students, parents, peers, and community. Performs other related
duties as assigned. Salary Range: Based on education, experience,
and level of NM Teaching License. Medical, dental, and vision
benefits are available to full and part-time employees that work a
minimum of 20 hours per week. Tier 1 License: $50,000+ Tier 2
License: $60,000+ Tier 3 License: $70,000+ Resources Used in
Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): A wide variety of
instructional materials and resources, including electronic/digital
equipment. Standard office and classroom equipment, including
computers, tablets, apps, copiers, and phone systems.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Regularly required to stand; move
throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and
electronically; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools,
or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit,
climb, and balance, and drive. Regularly required to lift or exert
force of up to 25 pounds; occasionally required to lift or exert
force of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability
to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions: Duties performed
typically in school settings to include: music room, classrooms,
gym, auditorium. Teacher will be subject to indoor and outdoor
environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Personal
Accountability: Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance
records and punctuality. Properly notifies supervisor and/or
designee of absences or tardiness. Begins and completes work within
the allotted time. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to
the work environment. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment
including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special
application. Protects the district's resources through appropriate
and careful use of supplies and equipment. Utilizes appropriate
body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle
strain/injury.
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