LAGUNA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Substitute Teacher

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under the direct supervision of the school Principal, the Permanent Substitute performs duties as a substitute teacher up to and including: Following routines and implementing lesson plans provided; planning lessons in collaboration with other subject or grade level teachers in the event of an extended absence. The permanent substitute keeps order and discipline in the classroom, maintains respectful and supportive rapport with students and supports students in completing required classwork. Work may also include assisting regular classroom and Special Education teacher(s) with design and instructional materials for the classroom, assisting in planning and implementing educational activities, and supervising and monitoring students. The permanent substitute may also work with students on an individual or small group basis. Performs any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid and current State of NM Substitute Teaching Licensure. Experience as an aide in a classroom setting; Experience or training in a child care or child-related field preferred, but not required. Willing to work towards a teaching license. Training will be provided.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: **Must also have a current and valid State of New Mexico driver’s license, be insurable, and no DWI convictions within the past five (5) years. Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol and background clearance check.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Visit our website at www.lagunaed.net; click on Employment for an application, job description and instructions. Interested applicants may do the following: • Email complete application packet with following required documents to humanresources@lagunaed.net: o LDoE Application – located on the LDoE website o Letter of Intent/Cover Letter o Resume o Copy of degree(s) and/or certificate(s) o 3 Letters of Recommendation - letters need to be dated one year to current (these letters can be sent to the HR email address) • Or you may Mail your complete application packet with required documents to Laguna Department of Education, ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box 207, Laguna, NM 87026.