Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • State certification or appropriate SDE waiver
Application packet must include:
  • Completed applications with handwritten essay answers
  • Three letters of recommendation or academic placement sent directly to the school
  • Resume

PO Box 1829

Socorro NM 87801

575-838-2026

Mission Statement

The Cottonwood Valley Charter School seeks to foster and encourage each child's positive, total development based upon his/her individual strengths, skills and learning style. The School's goal is to offer families a public school choice in which children are encouraged to be curious and creative, and in which each child is allowed to advance at his/her own pace.

www.cottonwoodvalley.org/  

Thank you for your interest in Cottonwood Valley Charter School. We are looking for individuals who will help us build a unique public school where parents, students and teachers all participate in the education process.

Skill mastery and unit themes will form the basis of the academic program. Each child will be evaluated and given a Personal Education Plan (PEP). The plan will be developed by the parents, teachers, administrator and other relevant individuals. The curriculum will incorporate the Core Knowledge Sequence. Teachers will be expected to complete school-sponsored training covering the Core Knowledge Sequence and will be expected to use the associated materials accordingly. All personnel need to be committed to our goals and be willing to help us create a learning environment which fosters achievement of those goals.

Socorro is a small town of approximately 10,000 people located in the central portion of New Mexico. The town is located off Interstate 25 about one hour south of Albuquerque. Socorro is a friendly community with many outdoor opportunities including hiking, biking, bird watching, camping and hunting. Businesses include the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Mines, smaller businesses and local farming. For more information see www.socorro.com or phone the Socorro Chamber of Commerce at (575) 835-0424.

 

 

 

Cottonwood Valley Charter School, PO Box 1829, Socorro, NM, 87801.

Employment Application for Certified Positions

Date: ____________________________

Name: First_____________Middle_______________Last __________________________________

Other Names Used___________________________________________________________________

Present Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________ State:_____________ ZIP______________

Phone Numbers:____________________________________E- mail:___________________________

Permanent Address:___________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________State:______________ZIP:_____________

Certification Number:________________________________ State:___________

Date of Expiration: __________________________________Type of License (s):_______________

 

 

Position Desired

Please indicate three home rooms/subjects desired and rank them in order of preference.

_____Kindergarten _____Fifth Grade _____Spanish
_____First Grade _____Sixth Grade _____Art
_____Second Grade _____Seventh Grade _____Music
_____Third Grade _____Eighth Grade _____Physical Education
_____Fourth Grade _____Special Education (including Gifted) _____Other ______________________________

List language(s), other than English, that you speak, read and write fluently:________________________________

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Education

List, starting with most recent, your educational background.

Name of Institution Address Dates Major Major Degree
 

 

 

       
 

 

 

       
 

 

 

       
 

 

 

       

.Experience

May we contact your current employer? ________________________________________

 

Name of School Grade/Subject taught Dates of Employment Reason for Leaving
 

 

 

   
 

 

 

   
 

 

 

   

Other Experience: ________________________________________________________________________

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List any professional membership or development activities:___________________________________________

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May we observe you teaching in the classroom? Why or why not? ____________________________________

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References

Please have three letters of recommendation or your academic placement file sent to Cottonwood Valley Charter School, P.O. Box 1829, Socorro, NM 87801.

Name Address Phone E-mail
       
       
       
       

 

How did you find out about our job openings?____________________________________________________

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Affidavit

Are you 18 years or older? Y/N

Are you legally eligible for employment in this country?_______________________________________________

Have you been placed on probation, been convicted of, or pled guilty to the commission of a misdemeanor within the past five years? _____yes_____no. If yes, please enter full details including dates, offense, disposition and current status. ____

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Have you been placed on probation, been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony? _____yes_____ no. If yes, enter full details including dates, offense, disposition and current status.__________________________________________

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Are charges pending against you alleging the commission of a felony? _____yes_____ no Are charges pending against you alleging the commission of a misdemeanor? _____yes_____ no

If you answered yes to either question please enter full details including dates, offense, disposition and current status.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Conviction of a crime does not necessarily preclude you from consideration for employment. Cottonwood Valley Charter School will consider the nature, date and relationship of the offense to the position for which you are applying.

Cottonwood Valley Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Agreement

I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize CVCS to make such investigations and inquiries into my personal history, employment history and/or other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision.

______________________________________________ Signature ______________________ Date

Please attach your resume with your completed application.

Essay Questions

Please answer all questions with blue or black pen. We require all answers to be handwritten. Use additional space if necessary.

1. Why do you want to work at Cottonwood Valley Charter School?

 

 

 

 

 

2. What qualities do you have that would be an asset to the school?

 

 

 

 

 

3. What additional skills, information or background experience should be considered with your application?

 

 

 

 

 

4. How would you describe your classroom management methods?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • State certification or appropriate SDE waiver
Application packet must include:
  • Completed applications with handwritten essay answers
  • Three letters of recommendation or academic placement sent directly to the school
  • Resume