2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Science - Secondary (2 positions)

Title: Teacher - Science - Secondary Work Location: Gallup High SchoolWork Hours: 7.5 hours/DayContract Length: 194 DaysTeacher Salary: Level I - $59,984 Minimum, Level II - $71,982 Minimum, Level III - $83,979 MinimumSupervisor: PrincipalGeneral Job Description: The Secondary teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for students. The teacher is held accountable to the New Mexico Teacher Competencies and Domains. The teacher will also deliver State and District curriculum and provide equal educational opportunities for all students.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Planning and PreparationDemonstrates knowledge of contentDesign of coherent instructionSetting Instructional OutcomesDemonstrating knowledge of resourcesDemonstrating knowledge of StudentsDesigning of Student AssessmentCreating an Environment for LearningCreating an environment of respect and rapportOrganizing physical space within learning environmentEstablishing a culture for learningManaging classroom proceduresManaging student behaviorTeaching for LearningCommunicating with students in a manner that is appropriate to their culture and level of developmentUsing questioning and discussion techniques to support classroom discourseEngaging students in learningAssessment in instructionDemonstrating flexibility and responsivenessProfessionalismCommunicating with familiesParticipating in a professional communityReflecting on teachingDemonstrating professionalismGrowing and developing professionallyFollow board policies and administrative rules and regulations Additional Duties And ResponsibilitiesManage time appropriatelyMaintain accurate and complete records of grades and attendance as required by the school districtReport progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely mannerAttend and participate in faculty, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assignedLeave adequate preparations for a substituteTake precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilitiesActively and appropriately participates and collaborates in school teams/committeesSupport district initiativesDemonstrate public relations skillsUse and apply appropriate conflict resolution skillsUse diagnostic data to improve instructional programsBe available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school dayAttend and sponsor extracurricular activitiesReport suspected child abuse and neglectComplete Safe Schools training as directed by the District.Be responsible for students on field tripsAct as a good role model within the context of the schoolSupervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab/volunteer studentsFollow district and school proceduresAccept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal Qualifications: A BA degree, valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.Work Environment: On- site attendance is mandatory for this position. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.Three letters of reference written within the last twelve months (one must be from current supervisor. (If this is not appropriate due to one's employment status, please contact GMCS Personnel Office 505-721-1000).Gallup-McKinley County Schools: 2026-2027 SY