Northwest MiddleHigh School Teacher-Math

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
2. Valid New Mexico Licensure in applicable field.
3. Ability to effectively work with Native American students and parents.
4. Knowledge of current professional literature that meets the instructional focus of the school.
5. Must have or able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a Navajo Nation food handlers permit.
6. Must have a valid drivers license with an insurable driving record.
7. Must pass federal background check required per 25 C.F.R. Part 63
8. Ability to meet minimum physical requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Complies with and supports all Shiprock Associated Schools policies and procedures including all SASI curriculum and strategies; includes guidelines related to COVID-19 and any unforeseen pandemic.
2. Integrates the school philosophy and mission statement into the area of work.
3. Meet the six New Mexico State competencies:

a. The Teacher communicates accurately and effectively in the content area and maintains a professional rapport with students.

b. The Teacher maintains communication and feedback from students in a manner that enhances students learning and understanding.

c. The Teacher appropriately utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.

d. The Teacher encourages the development of student involvement responsibility critical thinking skills writing skills language usage and reading skills in content area.

e. The Teacher manages the classroom to insure the best of instructional time.

f. The Teacher creates an atmosphere conducive to learning achievement and self- discipline.

1. Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with Native American students and parents.
2. Work effectively as a member of an educational team on a school-wide and community-wide basis in developing short- and long-term goals based on identified student needs.
3. Work effectively as a team member in collecting and analyzing data systematically through an on-going process of planning developing implementing and evaluating to achieve established goals.
4. Model effective classroom management techniques and teaching strategies.
5. Model teaching strategies that foster critical thinking skills and higher order cognitive skills.
6. Model innovation fun and creativity in the teaching and learning process.
7. Parent Contacts-participate in two parent conferences and two PAC meetings per year. Student conferences will be utilized to discuss each students addition the Teacher will initiate parent contact through notes phone calls and when appropriate home visits.
8. Participate in SASI sponsored in-service activities some of which may be required of certain positions.
9. Display knowledge of current professional literature to meet the instructional focus of the school.
10. Responsible for own professional growth through an on-going program of reading workshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Education or applicable field.

NAVAJO PREFERENCE:

SASI and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and in accordance with Navajo Nation law has implemented a Navajo Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary preference have been fully considered.