Title: Lead Teacher/Coordinator Spanish Splash summer program | Work Unit: Aspen | Reports To: Principal/Director |
Work Calendar: May 27-July 11, 2025 Determined by program | Pay Schedule: $52.00/hour | Overtime Status: Exempt |
Hours: 8 hours/day | Union Status: NEA | Licensure NMPED Level II or Level III Teaching License |
General Function:
Plans supervises, and implements a daily program for students that promotes their learning development and personal growth while supporting the diverse needs and interests of their families. Provides an atmosphere that allows students to have an opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program and for providing direct instruction in subject matter and skills that will result in student achievement in accordance with each student’s ability.
Education/Training/Experience
(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)
Minimum: NMPED Level II or Level III Teaching License.
Preferred: First Aid/CPR Certificate. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of various job-related tasks, duties, and procedures. Ability to follow specific instructions. Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct children and manage their behaviors. Willingness to improve competency by participating in professional growth to remain current with the latest developments in the profession. Ability to deal with various ethnic groups. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and families. Must have skills in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all Early Childhood, District requirements, and Board of Education policies. Knowledge of age-appropriate early childhood instruction. Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies, and child abuse/neglect.
Essential Job Functions
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, and facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and complies with NMPED standards and benchmarks and the SFPS Board of Education goals and objectives.
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Delivers curriculum using appropriate materials and developmental frameworks.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Communicates regularly with families and student caregivers beyond the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
Establishes open lines of communication with families concerning students’ academic, social, and behavioral progress.
Establishes and maintains standards of student’s behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluate students’ learning goals and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Identifies each student’s needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans (Individualized Family Service Plans and Individual Education Programs).
Is available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
May be required to change student’s diapers and assist in appropriate potty training techniques.
Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Collaborates with peers to develop common assessments.
Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, families, peers, and the community.
Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning by managing appropriate student’ behavior.
Establishes open lines of communication with families concerning students’ academic, social, and behavioral progress.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
$52.00 per hour
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
A wide variety of instructional materials and resources including classroom electronic/digital equipment. Standard office equipment and software platforms such as Microsoft Office and the Google Suite. VHL, Spanish Language Arts SLA/ Spanish Language Development SLD, English Language Arts/ELA, ELD English Language Development textbooks, workbooks, and online resources.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Regularly required to stand and move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicate verbally and electronically. Uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile.
Environmental Conditions:
The lead teacher/coordinator will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Duties performed in typical school settings that include: music rooms, classrooms, gym, and auditorium. Lead Teacher/Coordinator will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.
Personal Accountability:
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/ special application.
Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.
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