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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CLASSROOM TEACHER

Position Title: Classroom Teacher - Spanish

Reports To: Principal.

Supervises: N/A

Our Mission: All ACES Technical Charter School students will experience a challenging and exciting STEM-focused education and will graduate exceptionally prepared for any college and career of their choice.

Job Purpose: The Spanish Teacher position exists to provide high quality instruction to all students, with appropriate supports for their English language learners and students with special needs. The Spanish Teacher is responsible for ensuring that the district’s mission is accomplished by managing all aspects of their classrooms with the goal of maximizing student achievement. ACES teachers work as a team to implement the curriculum while tailoring specific instruction utilizing their knowledge and passion for the subject.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher (emphasis in a needed subject area preferred), TESOL and/or Gifted Certification preferred. Appropriate New Mexico Educator License, state-required fingerprints and background check.

Essential Functions: All Classroom Teachers provide leadership for the implementation of the school educational program and driving high student academic achievement. This work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Leading the implementation of the school mission;
• Developing and maintaining an efficient and effective learning environment in which students are academically challenged and their social and emotional needs are met;
• Employing a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned, and to reflect the diversity of the classroom and school;
• Promoting equity in the classroom, making all students feel welcome, safe, included, and capable of achieving at high levels;
• Leading the development of challenging and relevant course curricula;
• Attaining annual student achievement and college readiness targets and goals;
• Leading the use of data to drive improvement and instruction;
• Maintaining and enriching their expertise in the subject area they will teach;
• Developing lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth by the school;
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis;
• Actively participating in the professional learning community (PLC) process;
• Long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students;
• Participating in the IEP process as necessary;
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments;
• Actively monitor student academic progress and social emotional well-being;
• Communicate individual student achievement with parents via the student information system (SIS);
• Provide an inviting, exciting, engaging, and innovative learning environment;
• Engaging in effective and appropriate classroom management;
• Accepting and incorporating feedback and coaching from administrative staff;
• Serving as an advisor to students, including organizing advisory groups if needed
• Overseeing and documenting the academic and behavioral progress of students;
• Performing other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Academic

Coordinator;

• Providing all required communication to parents, in their preferred language when possible;
• Serving as school advocate and liaison with parents and in the community;
• Proactively promoting parent and community support and involvement.

Leadership Qualities:

• Must be an instructional leader in the school and willing to lead by example.
• Must be committed to the mission and core beliefs of the school.
• Historical evidence of improving student achievement and taking action to eliminate the achievement gaps between students.
• Ability to contribute to a strong, cohesive school team environment built on trust.
• Has experience working with families and students from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic groups, special needs, and English language learners.
• Is knowledgeable of college readiness requirements and grade level benchmarks.
• Must be data literate and have the ability to lead the effective use of data to drive results.
• Is fair and equitable in their judgements and decisions.
• Ability to work well with community partners and advisors.
• Must be responsive to all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Meets required deadlines and holds other staff accountable for results.
• Has strong listening, speaking, and writing skills.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Last Update: 3/15/2023

4501 Montgomery Blvd. NE * Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 * (505) 506-1186

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,320.00 - $88,703.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently teaching at a school in the Albuquerque area? Do you have experience teaching at a school in New Mexico?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• current New Mexico Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person