SY - Teacher - Science - Secondary

Overview

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Teacher - Science

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

SY

Closing Date:
Until Filled

• Planning and Preparation – Demonstrates knowledge of content; design of coherent instruction; setting instructional outcomes; demonstrating knowledge of resources; demonstrating knowledge of students; designing of student assessment
• Creating an Environment for Learning – Creating an environment of respect and rapport; organizing physical space within learning environment; establishing a culture for learning; managing classroom procedures; managing student behavior
• Teaching for Learning – Communicating with students in a manner appropriate to their culture and development; using questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourse; engaging students in learning; assessment in instruction; demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professionalism – Communicating with families; participating in a professional community; reflecting on teaching; demonstrating professionalism; growing and developing professionally
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations; manage time appropriately; maintain accurate records of grades and attendance; report progress to parents; attend and participate in faculty and professional meetings; complete duties as assigned; leave adequate preparations for a substitute; protect equipment/materials/facilities; collaborate in school teams/committees; support district initiatives; demonstrate public relations skills; use conflict resolution skills; use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs;
  
  be available outside the school day; sponsor extracurricular activities; report suspected child abuse and neglect; complete Safe Schools training; be responsible for students on field trips; model professional behavior; supervise educational assistants and practicum/ student teachers; follow district and school procedures; accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal

Title: Teacher - Science - Secondary (Pool job posting; applications reviewed for Middle and High School openings)

Work Location: District Wide

Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length: 194 Days

Teacher Salary: Level I - $57,678 Minimum;
Level II - $69,214 Minimum;
Level III - $80,750 Minimum

Supervisor: Principal

The Secondary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for students. The teacher is held accountable to the New Mexico Teacher Competencies and Domains. The teacher will also deliver State and District curriculum and provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

• Planning and Preparation – Demonstrates knowledge of content; design of coherent instruction; setting instructional outcomes; demonstrating knowledge of resources; demonstrating knowledge of students; designing of student assessment
• Creating an Environment for Learning – Creating an environment of respect and rapport; organizing physical space within learning environment; establishing a culture for learning; managing classroom procedures; managing student behavior
• Teaching for Learning – Communicating with students in a manner appropriate to their culture and development; using questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourse; engaging students in learning; assessment in instruction; demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Professionalism – Communicating with families; participating in a professional community; reflecting on teaching; demonstrating professionalism; growing and developing professionally
• Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage time appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete records of grades and attendance as required by the school district
• Report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in faculty, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned
• Leave adequate preparations…