Job Description:

TITLE:  TEACHER

CONTRACT TERMS:  School Year

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Certified Salary Chart

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is illustrative only, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

·        Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.

·        Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.

·        Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.

·        Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities.

·        Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.

·        Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.

·        Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.

·        Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.

·        Informs parents of student progress. Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Informs parents of school activities.

·        Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.

·        Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm.Collaborates with specialists to assist students.

·        May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.

·        Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials.

·        And other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A.  REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Arizona teaching certification;
• Highly Qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the subject in which you are to teach;
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.
•  Clearance 1 Fingerprint Card

B.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

C.      COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

·        Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;

·        Dedication to providing the highest level of service;

·        Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

A.  LANGUAGE:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization;

B.  MATHEMATICS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,  using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

C.  REASONING:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions   furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

D.  LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Must use sound judgment in performing work.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:  In accordance with provisions specified in Governing

Board policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to school/site administration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  Some