Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides an educational atmosphere that allows students to fulfill their potential for academic, intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth. The Elementary Teacher plans, organizes, and implements an instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students and supports academic achievement at Casa Blanca Community School.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience – One year of student teaching and/or approved internship.
• Arizona Teaching Certification with Reading Endorsement
• First Aid/CPR Certified.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive background check.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Certification Requirement:

Employees are responsible for maintaining all required certifications and credentials at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Successfully align with the following CBCS Job Standards:

o Personal Accountability

o  Innovation & Problem Solving

o  Professional Development & Lifelong Learning

o  Handling Challenges

o  Communication

o  Safety

 o  Mutual Respect and Collaboration/Cultural Diversity

o  Personal Integrity

o  Conducts/Attends Meetings

o  Customer Service/Student Relations

o  Leads/Manages Staff

• Familiar with updated technology (smart board, copier, iPads, laptop, printer, etc.)
• Establish learning objectives that include the current school, BIE, and federal guidelines.
• Continually stay up to date on best practices as they apply to the general welfare of the students and academic expectations.
• Ensure that all applications, reports, data, communications, etc., are submitted, as required, on a timely basis and in complete and correct form and advise the Assistant Principal when such materials are due.
• Provide learning activities and experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills appropriate to the skills, needs, and interests of all the students in the class.
• Maintain control of assigned classes and handle discipline independently except for chronic or extreme behavior problems, in which case appropriate assistance will be sought.
• Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using and maintaining the privacy of information concerning the student in an effective instruction/learning cycle as relevant to student behavior and progress.
• Maintain and stay updated with the school's safety responsibilities as well as the emergency response guide by attending all on-site training. 
• Develop and conduct instruction in an environment that provides, promotes, and supports opportunities for students to develop appropriate rapport, inter-relationships, self-discipline, and a positive self-image.
• Continuously evaluate individual and group achievement and progress through the use of various instruments and measures and/or other relevant evaluative methods.
• Submit all necessary and requested reports to the Assistant Principal and essential personnel in a timely manner.
• Report/eliminate potentially dangerous conditions as soon as possible in order to safeguard the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the community.
• Serve on committees of the School as assigned by the Assistant Principal and Principal.
• Attend training, seminars, and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods and best practices, state curriculum framework, and education code.
• Ability to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.
• Ability to maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of and ability to integrate relevant technology.
• Knowledge of current research and theory in instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Experience and ability to utilize effective strategies in managing students. 
• Ability to design and create approaches to motivate students. 
• Willingness to work collaboratively with others. 

 MANDATED REPORTER REQUIREMENT

All employees are mandated reporters and must report any known or suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.

 SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Assistant Principal and Principal, who define overall policies and objectives. Independently establishes priorities and plans to improve the classroom learning environment. Exercises sound judgment, makes decisions on work matters, and carries out a variety of assignments. Consults with the Assistant Principal and Principal regarding student progress and concerns. Responsible for the supervision of assigned Instructional Assistant(s).

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include manuals and regulations issued by the BIE, BIA, Arizona Department of Education, and Casa Blanca Community School. Guidelines cover most situations encountered, but judgment is required to locate and select the appropriate guides or procedures from among the many that apply. The incumbent also exercises judgment in interpreting, adapting, and applying guides containing ambiguous instructions to specific situations.

COMPLEXITY

This position is responsible for preparing, organizing, and implementing an instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to succeed.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

This position contributes to improving the classroom learning environment and student success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk up to 100 yards at a time, then sit and perform repetitive motions.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 Supervision of Children: Teachers are required to consistently monitor students’ activities throughout the day, both inside and outside the classroom.  Teachers are the primary supervisors of students and are required to consistently manage them to ensure their safety. Teachers must ensure their classroom environment is arranged so it does not pose a threat to students’ physical and mental health.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate.

STARTING SALARY: $53,690.00

BENEFITS: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance 
• 401K Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program