SPED ASC Teacher (Language Arts & TESOL Endorsements Required) - Position Available January 2026

Gadsden Independent School District • Chaparral, NM

53d

About The Position

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils, to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree
• TESOL Endorsement, (Exception: Teachers Licensed to teach Vocational Education, Visual Arts, Music, PE, Pre-Kinder and ROTC.
• Valid New Mexico Teaching license
• 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.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
• Acts as a positive role model for students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the sources provided by the district.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon requests of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior established by administrators and teachers.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives distributed by the district.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on regular basis.
• Maintains records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Attends staff , departmental and grade level meetings.
• Maintains professional relationship with staff and cooperates in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Accepts responsibilities for activities, voluntary or assigned as needed.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with each student and his/her parents concerning his/her academic and behavioral progress, and makes provisions to be available when required or requested in advance under reasonable conditions.
• Utilizes teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of his/her students.
• Tests students, records grades, and sends progress reports to parents, effectively and on time.
• Works with principal, counselor, and supervisory staff in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervises students, instructional assistants, volunteers and student teachers when assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees