2026-2027 SY: Teacher - Social Studies

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Creates a flexible program with Common Core State Standards and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous achievement. Establishes effective rapport with students and their parents by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Must possess or be able to obtain a current New Mexico 7-12 with a History/Social Studies endorsement or K-12 Teaching License with a History/Social Studies endorsement
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 successfully interact 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.
Regularly required to stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, and drive.
Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds; and occasionally required to lift or exert force of up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application,
Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish

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 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.