LAGUNA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Elementary Teacher

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Although under the general supervision of the Principal, this position is independent and the incumbent must exercise discretion and judgment in setting priorities. Incumbents are responsible for instructing students in specific grade level subject areas. The work involves preparing teaching outlines for course or courses of study, assigning lessons, assessing student progress, and evaluating reports. May involve teaching students the Keres language/cultural course offered in an institutional setting. Performs any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college. Must hold a current and valid New Mexico Teaching license with endorsement(s). Previous experience in teaching culturally diverse students a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: **Must also have a current and valid State of New Mexico driver’s license, be insurable, and no DWI convictions within the past five (5) years. Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol and background clearance check.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Visit our website at www.lagunaed.net; click on Employment for an application, job description and instructions. Interested applicants may do the following: • Email complete application packet with following required documents to humanresources@lagunaed.net: o LDoE Application – located on the LDoE website o Letter of Intent/Cover Letter o Resume o Copy of degree(s) and/or certificate(s) o 3 Letters of Recommendation - letters need to be dated one year to current (these letters can be sent to the HR email address) • Or you may Mail your complete application packet with required documents to Laguna Department of Education, ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box 207, Laguna, NM 87026.