Job Description:

                                        OPENING AT TEMPE HIGH SCHOOL

It is necessary to complete an application online at www.tempeunion.org to work at the Tempe Union High School District.  Please use the below URL address to go directly to the application:

                           https://www.applitrack.com/tempe/onlineapp

Position Summary:

To plan, organize and implement CTE courses in alignment with the state and district requirements for the appropriate program, in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their educational potential. This includes completing all required CTE program components outlined by ADE and the district, such as facilitation of student organization activities, engagement with industry, participation in CTE related professional development and committees, and maintaining familiarity with industry related equipment required by the appropriate CTE program.

Essential Functions:

Instructional Planning:

• Plans instruction to meet objectives as outlined by the district and state.
• Assesses students’ skill levels to determine appropriate learning objectives.
• States objectives compatible with CTE goals and performance outcomes.
• Organizes and makes available the time, space, materials, and equipment needed.
• Plans and facilitates relevant activities to reinforce lessons through active student engagement.

Instructional Strategies:

• Utilizes effective instructional strategies.
• Implements procedures involving students with the maximum time on task.
• Uses effective techniques to motivate student interest/enthusiasm for subject.
• Facilitates retention of learning.
• Adjusts instruction to facilitate student mastery.
• Provides prompt and specific feedback to students on both their work and behavior.
• Provides opportunities for all students to apply knowledge or practice skills.

Instruction:

• Presents subject matter in a clear, precise, coherent, and logical way.
• Communicates objectives, purpose, value, and relevance of lessons as appropriate.
• Communicates appropriate, competent knowledge of subject matter with confidence and accuracy.
• Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson content and/or learning activity.
• Frequently asks questions of relevance, clarity, and variety.
• Frames questions at different cognitive levels.
• Provides appropriate responses, equitable response opportunities.
• Promotes positive relationships among students by modeling.

Instructional Environment:

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Communicates enthusiasm for learning and teaching. Interacts with all students, regardless of ability level, handicap, sex, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
• Articulates and maintains classroom behavior conducive to learning.
• Models professional courtesy and respect in manner and dress.
• Encourages students to deal with varying degrees of success, failure, self-control, and responsibility.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Engages in professional self-development.
• Is accessible to students and parents.
• Maintains and communicates accurate records of grades, attendance, and special reports.
• Works cooperatively to plan curriculum and improve instruction.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional practices in working with students, parents, colleagues, and student records.
• Refers students with special needs to counselors, specialists, or school nurse.
• Makes use of school resources and takes care of all school property and equipment.
• Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment.

Goal setting and Professional Expectations:

• Works toward achievement of school goals.
• Knows school goals for the current year.
• Follows guidelines and procedures recommended for achieving goals.
• Individualizes goals by identifying objectives, activities, and criteria.
• Supports administration in governing student conduct.
• Knows school expectations for behavior and attendance.
• Enforces school policies, rules, and procedures in the classroom, on campus, and at school-related activities.
• Develops and communicates expectations and consequences for student conduct in classroom.
• Complies with Arizona Revised Statutes, District policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Is informed and follows District policies, procedures, and guidelines as outlined in the policy and faculty handbooks.
• Is informed and follows the laws as stated in A.R.S. 15-521 and Arizona Administrative Code R-7-2-1308.
• Is informed and follows the laws as stated in A.R.S 15-391 and 15-393 and related CTE Legislation as they relate to teacher and teaching practices.
• Follows state and federal mandates; e.g., special education, gifted education, state achievement testing, and Chapters 1, IV, and IX. Meets departmental expectations. (See Department indicators and curriculum guides.)

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in or teaching in the specific program area being hired to teach.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Valid Arizona CTE Teaching certification for program/courses to be taught or be able to obtain a CTE certificate.
• Valid DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.