Job Description:

Grand Canyon Unified School District #4 seeks qualified persons interested in teaching English to Middle School Students in grades 4 through 9 here at the beautiful Grand Canyon National Park. This is a full time position for the 2024-2025 school year.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meet the criteria for Highly Qualified Teacher in field of study and hold a current valid Arizona Fingerprint clearance card

2. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction in content area

3. Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, and parents, and an ability to work cooperatively with others

4. Ability to motivate students and get them excited about learning

REPORTS TO:           Principal

JOB GOAL:

To use effective leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

To help students resolve academic problems as may interfere with them achieving the greatest benefit from the school’s educational opportunities, academic programs and related services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required

2. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences

3. Presents the subject matter(s) according to guidelines established by Arizona Department of Education, board policies, and administrative regulations

4. Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned

5. Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses

6. Administer and interpret assessment data to determine adequate progress, determine those in need of supplemental or intensive intervention

7. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods

8. Plans and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)

9. Uses technologies in the teaching/learning process

10. Assists students in analyzing and improving methods of study

11. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing

12. Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school

13. Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school

14. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students

15. Manages student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations

16. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

18. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members

19. Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

20. Attend and participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required by the Principal

21. Exhibit professional judgment and responsibility at all times

22. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

23. Promote professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities, and membership in professional organizations

24. Follow all rules, regulations, and board policies approved by the Governing board and follow directives from superiors

25. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

26. Participates cooperatively with the Principal to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines

27. Participates in curriculum development programs as required

28. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, board policies, and present subject matter(s) according to established guidelines

29. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers

30. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

31. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

32. Supervises assigned teacher aide(s)

33. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day

34. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program

35. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); ability to instruct; interpret policy and maintain emotional control under stress

36. The administration has the right to add or change duties at any time

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten month school year, 4 Day work week. Salary will be based on the Certified Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:         

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on Evaluation of Professional Certified Personnel.

BENEFITS:                

Benefits are paid in full by the employer which include medical, dental and vision. Affordable housing available for full-time. certificated teaching positions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above mentioned tasks, knowledge, skills, and characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.

Grand Canyon Unified School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Procedure:

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