Science Teacher (Position Available January 2027)

Gadsden Independent School District•Anthony, NM

About The Position

The Science Teacher creates a flexible instructional program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils and motivates them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in accordance with their abilities, while building good relationships with parents and other staff members. The teacher prepares and delivers instruction, evaluates student progress, maintains required records, communicates with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress, and collaborates with school staff to address student needs. The role also includes supervising students and other assigned personnel, protecting students and district resources, and complying with applicable professional ethics, district policies, and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Valid New Mexico teaching license.
TESOL endorsement, except for teachers licensed to teach Vocational Education, Visual Arts, Music, PE, Pre-Kinder, or ROTC.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems with varied concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to apply current research and theory to instruction and to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and students' needs and abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents, with oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel objects, and talking or hearing; may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and uphold and enforce district rules, administrative directives, regulations, school board policies, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Act as a positive role model for students and teach assigned classes.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the resources provided by the district.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to meet and maintain classroom behavior standards established by administrators and teachers.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media suited to the available setting and the needs and abilities of students.
Implement the district's educational philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and professional conduct.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Evaluate student progress regularly; test students, record grades, and send progress reports to parents effectively and on time.
Maintain records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Attend staff, departmental, and grade-level meetings.
Maintain professional relationships with staff and cooperate in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Accept voluntary or assigned responsibilities as needed.
Establish and maintain open communication with students and their parents about academic and behavioral progress, and be available when required or reasonably requested in advance.
Use teaching techniques and classroom strategies that accommodate students' varied learning styles and modes.
Work with the principal, counselor, and supervisory staff to identify and solve problems related to students.
Supervise students, instructional assistants, volunteers, and student teachers when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.