Middle School Business Skills

Dulce Independent School District•Dulce, NM

44d

About The Position

To provide a flexible program and an environment that encourages learning and personnel growth by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a sound foundation for continuous growth

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Preferred
New Mexico Public Education (elementary/secondary) Teaching license
Endorsements required by the position
Satisfactory completion of criminal background verification

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others
Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software

Responsibilities

Develops and implements lesson/unit plans that address the content standards and benchmarks of the New Mexico Department of Education and Dulce Independent School Board of Education goals and objectives
Creates an environment for learning
Establishes clear objects for all lessons, assignments and units
Assesses students regularly to evaluate academic growth
Coordinates with the Special Education teacher for "Push In" services
Selects and maintains instructional materials
Develops and maintains a student behavior plan
Supervises students in the classroom and on campus
Gathers student academic date to develop strategies for improvement
Coordinates with other professional staff members in assisting students to solve academic, behavioral or health problems
Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals when concerns arise
Participates in curriculum alignment
Develops and revises benchmarks and performance standards/assessment
Provides input for the EPSS / 90 day plans
Implements the EPSS / 90 day plans
Administers all federal, state and district mandated tests
Attends SAT and IEP meetings
Provides student documentation as needed for SAT and IEP meetings
Attends and participates in staff meetings
Participates on faculty committees
Sponsors student activities
Records and sends out student grades on progress reports quarterly
Prepares report cards quarterly
Documents grades on cumulative files
Communicates with parents to discuss student academic progress, behavior and instructional program
Participates the NMTEACH Teacher Evaluation Framework
Participates in professional development and training
Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers
Supervises classroom assistants, guests and volunteers
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Jemez Mountain Public Schools.
Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.