2026-2027 SY: Teacher - Math

Santa Fe Public Schools • Santa Fe, NM

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Teachers will facilitate a student-centered math experience using high school math curricula and student-centered projects. Provide an atmosphere that allows students to have an opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth. Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program and for providing direct instruction in subject matter and skills that will result in student achievement in accordance with each student’s ability.

Requirements

• Four year degree and valid New Mexico Secondary Teaching License (or the ability to obtain such), with appropriate endorsements for the courses being taught.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth and to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
• Ability to deal with various ethnic groups.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Must have skill in oral and written communication.
• Needs the ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve the overall goals of the school and the District.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• At least one year’s previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and Benchmarks, Common Core State Standards plus the SFPS Board of Education goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Ensures that the seven (7) Common Commitments established by the District are evident in direct instruction.
• Delivers curriculum using adopted textbooks.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans (IEPs).
• Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student's work.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Collaborates with peers to develop common assessments.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level