2025-2026 SY: Permanent Substitute

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Assigned to one school site for the duration of the contract period. Assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a teacher. Follows and teaches lesson plans for any class and subject for the days required by site administrator. Aids students in understanding subject matter and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed in accordance with the goals and directives of the school, district, and state.

Requirements

Minimum: High school diploma or GED. Must possess or be able to obtain a New Mexico Substitute Teaching License or New Mexico Teaching License.
Follow oral and written directions.
Understand and follow lesson plans.
Establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
Set the proper tone from the beginning of any class for effective classroom management.
Flexible, friendly, and good at establishing quick rapport with students.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
Embraces variety by willingly serving in any class/subject in the absence of regular teacher/coach.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or higher degree.
Bilingual: English - Spanish.

Responsibilities

Report to office upon arrival at school to receive work assignment; check mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
Implement or create district/school lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate.
Institutes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in accordance with curriculum goals.
Organize students for effective instruction.
Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria.
Dismiss all students from the learning environment before leaving.
Collect and place students' papers in regular teacher's desk.
Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place.
Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies.
Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Cooperates with staff and support personnel in helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
Utilizes technology in the classroom to include computers, projection devices, calculators, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with distrtict/school/state policies and practices.
Other duties as assigned.