MS PE Teacher

Association of Charter School Education Services•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Arts & Technology Academy (DATA) has a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on creativity, equity and SEL for students in grades 7-12. We are seeking those with content and pedagogical expertise. This position is for a Middle School P.E. Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in-person and on the telephone.
Awareness of school policies on medication, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
Awareness of laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
Bachelor’s degree.
Current New Mexico teaching certificate and endorsement in the area to be taught, if applicable; or an administration approved plan to secure such a license within 90 days of the date of hire.

Responsibilities

Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
Encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development.
Provides students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning.
Establishes effective rapport with students and their parents.
Assists students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.
Arrives on time and is physically present consistently in order to maintain classroom continuity and fulfill essential functions and duties.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Cooperates in the development and implementation of the charter’s program of instruction.
Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and individual student IEP plans, if appropriate.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline as prescribed in the school handbook and IEP plans of each student, if applicable, and achieves a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus-wide.
Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with the charter and state testing program.
Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers.
Plans for and supervises any classroom aides, guests and volunteers and directs the activities of any assigned classroom Educational Assistant.
Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, governing council policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of Digital Arts & Technology Academy.
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 school inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with other staff and the community.
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.