Title:
Teacher - English Language Arts (ELA)

Work Unit:
Santa Fe High School
Reports To:
Principal(s)
Contract Length:
9 month

Pay Schedule:
Teacher
Overtime Status:
Exempt
Hours:
7 hours per day
Union Status:
NEA
Licensure:
NMPED Teacher 7-12 Secondary with Language Arts endorsement OR K-12 Specialty with Language Arts endorsement

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:
Teach English Language Arts. Provides an atmosphere that allows students to have the 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 Language Arts and related skills that will result in student achievement in accordance with each student’s ability.

Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum:



Four-year degree and valid New Mexico Secondary Teaching License (or the ability to obtain such), with appropriate endorsements for the courses being taught.
Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish. At least one year of previous teaching experience.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures. Ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience. Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior. Willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth and 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 parents. Must have skills in o

📌 2026-2027 SY: Teacher (Santa Fe)
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