LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary License with English/Language Arts endorsement

OR

• Pre-K – 12 Specialty Area License with English/Language Arts endorsement

The English Teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
• Support the value of education and lifelong learning.
• Participate in curriculum study and revision.
• Respond to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students with appropriate instruction.
• Communicate effectively with other Portales Municipal Schools staff, parents, and students.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Demonstrate teacher competencies for annual evaluation, licensure advancement, or renewal.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and professionalism.
• Engage in continuous self-development.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the Portales Municipal Schools.
  Salary is based on licensure level and experience.