Teacher - High School Science

Portales High School has a Science Teacher position available. Applicants interested in coaching and helping develop our student-athletes are highly encouraged to apply!

Portales Municipal Schools seeks a High School Science Teacher to provide engaging, effective science instruction that supports student learning and academic success. The employee will create a positive learning environment that promotes students' intellectual, personal, and social development. Candidates interested in coaching and supporting student-athletes are highly encouraged to apply.

Licensure Qualifications:

Secondary License with Science endorsement

OR

Pre-K - 12 Specialty Area License, Science endorsement

Desire and ability to coach

This position is open until filled.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Recognize student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self concept.
• Support the value of an education.
• Participate in curriculum study and revision.
• Respond to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students, with appropriate instruction.
• Communicate effectively with other Portales Municipal Schools, staff, parents, and students.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Demonstration of teacher competencies for annual evaluation, licensure advancement or renewal.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Engage in self-development.
• Respond to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the Portales Municipal Schools.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with parents and families regarding student progress and strategies to support learning at home.

• Support district academic initiatives and participate in activities designed to improve instructional practices and student achievement.

• Complete additional reports, documentation, and other duties as required by the District.

• Participate in extracurricular activities, including coaching assignments, as applicable and based on district needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Current New Mexico teaching license appropriate to the position.

• Current science endorsement or ability to ontain as required by NMPED.

• Ability to analyze student performance data, maintain accurate records, collaborate with colleagues, and respond to diverse student learning needs.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable, consistent with applicable licensure requirements.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required. The position may require occasional lifting, walking between school locations, and working with individual students or small groups.

Safety/Health and Other Requirements

• Must follow universal hygiene precautions and applicable district health and safety procedures.

• An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of Portales Municipal Schools. Continued employment is contingent upon the results of the background check.

• Must comply with all applicable district policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must have the knowledge and ability to operate or learn to operate instructional equipment, computers, assessment materials, and current educational technology. Assigned instructional materials and resources must be properly maintained and stored.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a school environment with varying levels of noise, temperature, and activity. Interruptions are routine. Flexibility, patience, and professionalism are required. The employee must be self-motivated and able to complete assignments independently and collaboratively. Travel between district campuses, schedule adjustments, and after-hours activities may be required.

Portales Municipal Schools are located in the City of Portales, which has a population of about 15,000. The area''s economy is based primarily on agriculture. Portales is home to Eastern New Mexico University and is less than 20 miles from Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, NM.

The Portales Municipal School District consists of six grade-level schools. Brown Early Childhood Center serves grades PK-K; James Elementary serves grades 1-2; Valencia Elementary serves grades 3-4; Lindsey/Steiner Elementary serves grades 5-6; Portales Junior High serves grades 7-8; and Portales High School serves grades 9-12. Each school, except the high school, serves two grade levels and is not community-based.