Minimum Qualifications
1. Must possess a valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Level II teaching license with master's degree, or Level III teaching license or National Board Certification, with an endorsement in Visual or Performing Arts.
2. Five years successful teaching experience in a Visual or Performing arts content area leading to successful outcomes, with preference for experience in the K-12 setting.
3. Sophisticated understanding of state adopted National Core Arts standards to include backward design, lesson planning, assessment, and pacing.
4. Experience developing, organizing, and evaluating Fine Arts programs.
5. Experience creating and presenting, or organizing, professional development for Fine Arts content areas.
6. Evidence of knowledge and use of a variety of technology integration skills that create engaging and differentiated learning experiences.
7. Experience mentoring peers in high yield strategies to support student achievement in Fine Arts content areas.
8. Strong evidence of school or district leadership in Fine Arts content areas or other strong evidence of ability to lead/facilitate teachers.
9. Must demonstrate evidence of strong oral and written language skills, interpersonal skills, and growth mindset.
10. Grant writing experience preferred.

Additional Information:
To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:
A Letter of Interest
A Current Resume
Diploma/Transcripts
License

Lateral Transfers
Lateral Transfer Application
A Current Resume (optional)
Optional documents

Las Cruces Public Schools
505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800

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