Teacher - Positive Academic Student Success (PASS)

Title:

Teacher - Positive Academic Student Success (PASS)

Work Unit/Location:

Reports to:

Principal

Supervises: N/A

Contract Length:

184 days

Pay Schedule:

Instructor Salary Schedule

Overtime Status:

N/A

Hours:

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Union Status:

Non-Union

Licensure:

General Job Function:

• Must have a valid NMPED K-12 or 7-12 Teaching license.
• Basic knowledge of all core subjects, or multiple endorsements preferred.
• General knowledge or training in Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies, is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to maintain appropriate program service records.

Education/Training/Experience:

• BA in education

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

• Have strong reading, writing, oral presentation, and organizational skills. Maintain class discipline while promoting mutual respect and positive relationships with students. Display a dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat attitude toward teaching.

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard office equipment and vehicle for district travel. A district car may be used or if the employee uses his/her vehicle mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, talk, and listen. Frequently it is required to stand and sit. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Light lifting at times.

Environmental Conditions:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Providing behavior management services
• Producing educational material
• Planning school events
• Encouraging and supporting students

Personal Accountability:

• 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 skills when using 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.

EMPLOYMENT: Upon an offer of employment, pass a pre-employment drug test and comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1968, pass a background check, and provide necessary documentation qualifications.