2024-2025 SY - Teacher - History; Signing Incentive $18,000 - $22,000; Relocation Expense $2,500 - $4,500; Free Rent/Utilities - Secondary at GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Title:Teacher - History - SecondaryWork Location:Tohatchi HighSchoolWork Hours:7.5 Hours/DayContract Length:194 DaysMinimum Salary:$55,999.00Maximum Salary:$78,443.00Supervisor: 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 regulationsAdditional Duties and Responsibilities:Manage 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 principalQualifications: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: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 assignments without direct supervision. After-hours 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.Gallup-McKinley County Schools: 2024-2025 SY Incentives Relocation Expenses for New Teachers All New Classroom Teachers & SPED Teachers Up to 100 miles: $2500 101 miles to 299 miles: $3500 300+ miles: $4500 Signing Incentive for New Teachers McKinley County Graduates (HS): $22,000 NM Graduates (HS or College) or Within Navajo Nation Boundaries: $20,000 All Others: $18,000Signing IncentivesRelocation incentive for all new teachers, counselors and administrators will be paid in full on the first paycheck of the school year.All other incentives for teachers, and counselors will be paid out over the course of two school years in four installments. Payment will be made ¼ in December of the first contract year, ¼ in May of the first contract year, ¼ in December of the second contract year and ¼ in May of the second contract year.The incentive will be prorated for hires made after the official work calendar start date but prior to December 31, 2024. Any hires made on or after December 31, 2024,will notbe eligible to receive the signing incentives listed above. Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in either of the two school years will result in the forfeiture of the entire signing incentive and relocation incentive. Signing Incentives are effective February 5, 2024.Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the signing incentives, you must be a new employee who was not employed in any position or certified capacity by GMCS during the 2024-2025 school year.Exception: Employees moving job class level up to new position (EA to Teacher or Teacher to Principal)Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification/decision for specific situations that involve these incentives. This includes creating rules to support the incentives' successful implementation.recblid g0kcrje76dk0pvpavsl93ql7x2fcjh