VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER(CLOSES 10/30/2026

Location: Alamo, New Mexico | Department: Community School (Education) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Funding Source: ISEP | Employment Term: School year plus additional days | Closes: 10/30/2026

Position Goal

To provide students a foundation of knowledge in metal fabrication and construction trades, preparing them for careers in carpentry, welding, or construction.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Secondary Education with 32 credit hours in the subject specialization OR Associates Degree plus 2 years of experience related to the occupational area OR certificate plus 3 years of work experience related to the occupational area OR high school diploma/GED plus 5 years of work experience related to the occupational area, and minimum of 15 semester hours in secondary vocational education.
• Teacher Licensure and Endorsement as appropriate for New Mexico, or eligible for New Mexico Provisional Licensure (per NMPED 7.12).
• Demonstrable knowledge of carpentry, metals, construction, and technology.
• General knowledge of curriculum, vocational labs, and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior while integrating applied communication skills.
• Willingness to attend at least 6 hours of post-secondary classes during a 12-month employment period to increase knowledge and meet requirements identified in NMPED 7.12.
• Positive work history at ANSBI and/or positive performance history at prior employment positions, verified through references.

Additional Preferences

• Master’s Degree with educational experience and/or endorsement or licensure.
• Fluent Navajo and English speakers with the ability to translate at a layman’s level.
• Working knowledge of the language, traditions, relationships, and customs of the community.
• Working knowledge of the physical, economic, and social issues of the community.
• Working knowledge of appropriate professional interpersonal interactions with colleagues, supervisors, other school staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Knowledge of and experience with Transformation Education.
• Knowledge of and experience with Expeditionary Learning or similar experience-based educational approach.

Indian Preference

Preferential consideration for employment will be given to persons of documented Navajo, American Indian, or Alaskan Native Tribal membership who meet the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 93-638 and the Navajo Nation Tribal Code.

Responsibilities

• Supports and efficiently carries out responsibilities in accordance with Alamo Navajo Schools Board, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
• Supports and carries out responsibilities in accordance with New Mexico State Educational Competencies along with applying current philosophical foundations and pedagogical practices of vocational technical education.
• Represents Alamo Navajo School Board Inc. in a manner reflecting professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program while developing, implementing, and maintaining positive public relations with the community.
• Protects the confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• Maintains a high personal standard of professional and ethical conduct.
• Accepts professional responsibility for keeping informed on current educational topics and advancements.
• Demonstrates knowledge, attitudes, and skills reflecting current practices in occupational areas while integrating communication skills within the vocational-technical program.
• Provides learning experiences in content areas and other curricular areas as defined in the school curriculum guide for the assigned area and educational level, including team teaching and presentation by subject matter experts as appropriate.
• Selects, organizes, and maintains appropriate instructional and supplementary instructional materials, displays, and resources for student use while organizing and implementing vocational labs where and when appropriate.
• Uses a variety of instructional approaches, materials, and techniques to assure that students have the opportunity to learn to their fullest potential; develops student skills and habits as independent learners, creative thinkers, and problem solvers using hands-on learning, discussion, simulations, demonstrations, and expeditionary learning.
• Implements ongoing analysis and appraisal of student progress ensuring confidentiality while maintaining accurate files and records.
• Administers standardized test instruments as scheduled and assigned.
• Refers students for diagnostic testing as necessary and keeps all records of students confidential; maintains an identified filing system (e.g., alpha-numerical) regarding the educational program and class experiences.
• Relates to students in a professional manner appropriate to the age and grade level; develops, implements, and maintains positive public relations with the community through interpersonal communication skills.
• Relates and interacts with colleagues, supervisors, other school staff, students, parents, and community members in a professional manner.
• Assures that classroom materials, equipment, and records are kept secure and free from unwarranted wear and tear or vandalism.
• Instructs students in approved safety practices and procedures; maintains the instructional facility/classroom and identified project and work areas in compliance with state standards for health and safety; documents safety instruction review with students.
• Demonstrates proficiency in language and communication skills when preparing reports, written plans, and documents as directed and when communicating to students, colleagues, and the community.
• Applies principles of practice regarding career education through advising and guiding students through the vocational technical education experience; assists students in the development of work ethic and job readiness skills while explaining how student performance impacts career goals.
• Provides for own professional growth through ongoing reading and, as scheduled by the supervisor, actively participates in training related to the job.
• Develops, introduces, summarizes, and presents lesson plans with appropriate content material and standards as recognized by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor that are related to the aforementioned duties and responsibilities and are contemporaneous in their assignment.

Supervision

• Supervised by: 6–12 Principal
• Supervises: None

Pay Range

• With a Master’s and/or B.A./B.S. Degree: placement on ANSBI’s Education pay scale at identified tier level.
• With an Associate’s Degree and two years experience: placed at Grade (E) Step (10) for first year; higher step placement dependent upon verified years of job skill content experience.
• With a certificate and three years experience related to the content area: Grade (E) Step (5) for first year, not to exceed Step 10 without AA/AS Degree.
• With GED or High School Diploma and 5 years of content experience: Grade (E) Step 1.
• Incumbent is paid biweekly, following the completion of each official pay period, on the current ANSB Teacher payroll schedule based on level of licensure from the State of NM Public Education Department.

Schedule

• Working Hours: 40 hours per week
• Lunch Hour: 30 minutes

Special Conditions

• Subject by law to fingerprinting and a criminal/character background investigation.
• Must provide documentation of immunity or immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and measles/rubella, and of tuberculosis status by skin test or X-ray, within thirty (30) days of hiring, and at such additional intervals as may be determined by the immediate supervisor or the ANSB Executive Director.

Evaluation

Evaluated in accordance with Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. policies and procedures. Board Approval: 10-31-13.