Albuquerque Public Schools Hiring for Resource Teacher: Theatre/Drama Job at Albuquerque, NM Full Time

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.

• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.

• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.

• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of district inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.

• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.

• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

• Assist with the continuous development and implementation of the districts comprehensive plan for fine arts K-12 with an emphasis on expanding fine arts instruction.

• Contributes to the assessment of theatre/drama programs including: instructional effectiveness, professional for teachers in programs logistics

• Provides instructional support and professional development for teachers and for fine arts staff as needed for the inclusion of Theatre Arts into other subject areas

• Plans and implements professional development in theater/drama for elementary classroom teachers including: three full-day workshops per year and for middle school classroom teachers as time and resources allow

• Contributes to the quarterly department newsletter, FANFare

• Participates in the revision of standards documents for elementary theatre/drama as needed to align with state and national initiatives

• Maintains a working knowledge of the Theatre/Drama materials that the ARTS Center can provide for the district as well as procuring new theatre/drama materials as needed

• Participates in the hiring process of all elementary and middle school drama positions

• Assists Fine Arts administrators in planning and implementing the Geroge Nason Drama Festival

• Assists Fine Arts administrators in providing outreach to community theatre and drama organization to facilitate the planning and implementation of school and classroom visits by local theatre companies as well as facilitating opportunity for live theatre field trips.

• Manages projects as assigned by Fine Arts Administrators

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Master’s Degree in Elementary Education

• Valid New Mexico 3-A license with endorsement in fine, performing or visual art

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Six years as an Elementary Educator

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Leadership and mentorship skills and experiences

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations both in person and on the telephone

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of other