Title: Math Teacher	Work Unit/Location:  Secondary Sites	Reports to: Site Principal    Supervises: Students
Contract Length: 163 days    4-day week	Pay Schedule: Per approved salary schedule	Overtime Status: Exempt
Hours:   7:16 am – 3:45 pm	Union Status:   Union	Licensure:    NMPED Teaching Licensure

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide rigorous, engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes academic achievement, critical thinking, and college, career, military, and life readiness. Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth and success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with New Mexico standards and district curriculum.
• Develop engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Assess student learning, monitor progress, and use data to inform instruction.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records.
• Support graduation, college, career, and postsecondary readiness.
• Participate in MLSS, SAT, IEP, 504, PLC, and other student support or professional meetings as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student achievement and school improvement.
• Maintain professional competence and comply with district policies, NMPED requirements, FERPA, and applicable laws.
• Attend required meetings, professional development, and school functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid NMPED Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned content area and grade level.
• Proper certification/endorsement for all assigned subject areas.
• Knowledge of secondary instructional practices, curriculum, assessment, classroom management, and adolescent development.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Strong communication, collaboration, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Bilingual endorsement preferred or required based on assignment.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT

Employment terms and salary are established annually through the district employment contract, school calendar, and approved salary schedule.

Española Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.