Job Description:

SUMMARY

To work in a partnership with students, staff, parents and the community in accordance with the district’s vision and mission to promote student achievement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate Middle Grades with Science endorsement or CTE Certificate in Agriculture.

• Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card for educators through The Arizona Department of Education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of instruction toward the achievement of curriculum goals.

• Align teaching and available resources to the district curriculum.

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Arizona Department of Education, board policies, administrative guidelines, and the district curriculum.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.

• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula and instruction as needed for special education, 504, and ELL students according to guidelines established.

• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction.

• Assist the Curriculum Director to continually improve the quality of the Agriculture Sciences program through instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students and campus programs.

• Promote and support FFA Chapters for all Agriculture Sciences departments.

• Maintain provided Tribal Allocation funds for Agriculture Sciences.

• Offer accelerated instruction to each student who meets any of the state “at risk” criteria for the student to perform satisfactorily on the state assessment.

• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements.

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

• Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools.

• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.

• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and handbook.

• Provides for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Maintains accurate student accounting and grading records in compliance with local and state requirements.

• Assists in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy.

• Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.

• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

• Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.

• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.

• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.

• Seek and participate in professional development activities to improve instructional effectiveness thereby increasing student achievement.

• Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on one’s teaching practices.

• Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display openness to change and innovation.

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.

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

• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.

• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to acting.

• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.

• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.

• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

• Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.

• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal).

• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

• Organize and facilitate Agricultural instructional programs.

• Demonstrates an understanding of Agricultural curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, agricultural, and mathematics topics. 

• Plans using the state’s standards, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.

• Effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.

• Systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses all relevant data to measure student academic progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provides timely feedback to both students and parents throughout the school year.

• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.

• Maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively, and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhanced student learning.

• The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student academic progress.

• Requires students to demonstrate critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and technology in every classroom.

• Engage students through STEAM activities both inside and outside the classroom.

• Utilizes common core strategies in daily instruction.

• Must meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the school. 

• Completes other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Provides substitute coverage as assigned by the supervisor on an as-needed basis.

• Supervises assigned Paraprofessionals or Instructional Assistants, students and any assigned parent volunteers or chaperones.

• Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service.

• Ability to effectively use technology as a tool for planning and implementing instructional strategies.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints.

• Must be organized with the ability to function well under stress.

• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.

• Must have an excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and/or assistance.

• Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information.

• Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment.

• Must have the ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job.

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance and follow the SESD Agreed Upon Norms.

• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Demonstrates the ability to write routine reports or correspondence.

• Demonstrates the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Demonstrates the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Can apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Demonstrates the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Can read and interpret a variety of instructions and data furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Utilizes student testing and related data to identify student strengths and weaknesses.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• The school district reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY is required to gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a wide variety of factors. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines & schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant & sustained interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements 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.  The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under variable temperature conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work may be performed outdoors in various weather conditions.  

• May require occasional evening or weekend work depending on school events or other needs.

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor.  

Non-Discrimination Policy: The Sacaton Elementary School District #18 Governing Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Governing Board does business.

Apply at:  https://www.sacatonschools.org/page/applicants