McCurdy Charter School Hiring for Elementary Teacher – Grade 4 Job at Espanola, NM Full Time

Elementary Teacher – Grade 4

License requirement: NM instructional license, Elementary
Contract length: 183 Days (pro-rated for late start)
Salary: Based on NM PED licensure level and board-approved salary schedule

The instructional staff at MCS have the responsibility to support the learning and development of all students in the school. To fulfill this role, teachers:

• Teach in line with the school’s mission and vision
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Utilize consistent and fair classroom management strategies
• Adhere to and uphold MCS discipline policies
• Participate regularly in staff meetings
• Participate in a personal growth plan tied to the school’s professional development plan
• Create lesson plans aligned to state standards
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress
• Analyze student data to drive instruction and track student progress
• Adhere to the requirements of IEP, 504, and SAT plans when applicable
• Comply with school policies and procedures
• Hold NM certification and be highly qualified in the assigned subject, grade, or content area

Professional expectations:
Check and respond to email

• The primary means of communication with MCS staff is email. The MCS Lead Team will send out weekly announcements and other important information using MCS email. It is expected that all staff members regularly check and respond to emails. Email, phone calls, and other communication methods are also appropriate as needed.

Attendance

• Daily attendance (hourly attendance for secondary staff) is a requirement for MCS teaching staff. Teachers are required to submit accurate attendance records daily. If attendance cannot be taken at the beginning of a class period, it should be completed no later than the end of the school day.

Reporting student grades

• It is the responsibility of all teaching staff to update PowerSchool within five (5) school days of any test, quiz, or assignment due date. Teachers are expected to post at least one (1) standards-based grade each week. A maximum of three (3) grades should be posted weekly. Grades should be up-to-date on Monday of each week.

Reporting students at-risk for failure

• It is the responsibility of the teacher to contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) by telephone, email, or written notice when a student is at risk of failure. This should happen as soon as possible and not after the student no longer has an opportunity to get back on track. Students receive a progress report at the end of each 9 week period.

Lesson plans

• All instructional staff are expected to create and use lesson plans aligned to NM standards and benchmarks, and MCS developed scope and sequence. Teachers are required to provide daily or weekly lesson plans that comply with school expectations as outlined by the Principal, Coordinator, or Director
• Lesson plans are due weekly and the direct supervisor must have access to the plans electronically.
• All instructional staff is required to keep an emergency substitute plan on file with the school secretary.

Meetings

• All teaching staff are expected to attend all faculty meetings.
• Teaching staff are expected to attend 504, SAT, and IEP meetings upon request.
• Teaching staff are required to attend all professional development days and meetings unless they have obtained prior approval for absence from the Program Coordinator, Principal, or Director.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $41,000.00 – $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Universal masking currently required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NM Teaching License (Required)

Work Location: One location