Teacher English (2026-2027) SY

Roswell Independent Schools•Roswell, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the principal, the Secondary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom as well as other programs as assigned. The teacher will accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area, approved curriculum, and pedagogical skills. They will also demonstrate knowledge of students' interests, cultural heritage, and special needs. The role involves setting instructional outcomes, designing coherent instruction, and creating assessments. Establishing a culture for learning and managing classroom procedures, student behavior, and the physical space are key responsibilities. The teacher will communicate effectively with families and students, utilize questioning and discussion techniques, and engage students in learning. They will use assessment in instruction, select, use, and interpret evaluation data, and work productively with colleagues, parents, community members, and administration. Following board policies, taking precautions to protect equipment, and maintaining accurate records are also required. The teacher will attend faculty meetings, complete assigned duties, and leave adequate preparations for a substitute. They will use conflict resolution and public relations skills, and use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs. Availability to parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day may be needed. Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, being responsible for students on field trips, and acting as a good role model are essential. The teacher must understand and apply learning theories and participate in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEP's), individualized transition plans/SAT plans/504 plans, and Academic Improvement plans, including making necessary modifications. They must come prepared with data, grades, and all pertinent information to assist the team in decision-making. The teacher will account for assigned equipment and materials, serve as a member of the SAT as needed, and report unsafe conditions. Maintaining security for and administering state-required assessments, maintaining confidentiality, and being flexible and able to prioritize tasks are also part of the role. Reporting to work on time and working no less than 7.25 hours per day is required. The ability to deescalate students/parents by listening to their concerns before they meet with administrators is also a key aspect of the role. Other tasks as deemed appropriate and necessary by the principal may be assigned. The teacher may supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school civic leadership.

Requirements

Meet State Licensure Requirements, Endorsed in English.
Bachelor's or Master's degree
Current New Mexico Teaching license with Endorsements appropriate for the position applying.
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)
Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.
Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

After hours work may be required.
May make site visits when needed.
May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Responsibilities

Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area, approved curriculum and pedagogical skills.
Demonstrating Knowledge of Students; Students’ interest and cultural heritage and Students’ special needs.
Setting Instructional Outcomes; Suitability for diverse students, value, sequence, alignment, clarity and balance.
Designing Coherent Instruction; Learning activities, instructional materials, resources and lesson & unit structure.
Designing Student Assessments; Congruence with instructional outcomes and/or formative assessments.
Creating and Environment of Respect and Rapport; Teacher interactions with students, including both words and actions.
Establishing a Culture for Learning to include; Expectations for learning and achievement.
Managing Classroom Procedures to include; Instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies, and performance of classroom routines.
Managing Student Behavior to include; Expectations, monitoring of student behavior and response to student misbehavior.
Organizing Physical Space to include; Safety and accessibility and arrangement of furniture and use of physical resources.
Communicating with Families or individuals; about the instructional program, about individual students and engagement of families in the instructional program.
Communicating with Students to include; Expectations for learning for all students, directions for activities and explanations of content.
Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques including; Quality of questions/prompts and student participation.
Engaging Students in Learning to include; Grouping of students and structure and pacing.
Using Assessment in Instruction to include; Monitoring of student learning, feedback to students and student self-assessment and monitoring of progress.
Utilize student assessment techniques and procedures.
Work productively with colleagues, parents, community members and administration.
Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and report progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
Leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
Use and apply appropriate conflict resolutions skills.
Demonstrate public relations skills.
Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.
Select, use, and interpret evaluation data.
Be available to parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day, if needed.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Be responsible for students on field trips.
Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
Understand and apply learning theories.
Understand and participate in the development, use, and implementation of individualized education plans (IEP’s), individualized transition plans/SAT plans/504 plans, and Academic Improvement plans including making necessary modifications.
Come prepared with data, grades and all pertinent information to assist the team in decision making.
Account for assigned equipment and materials, providing principal with inventory.
Serve as a member of the SAT as needed.
Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.
Maintain security for and administer state required assessments.
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks.
Report to work on time and work no less than 7.25 hours per day.
Ability to deescalate students/parents; listening/visiting with them about their concerns prior to them meeting with administrators.
Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by your principal.
May supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school civic leadership.