POSITION OVERVIEW

About the Position

To help students develop proficient reading and math skills that will contribute to their academic growth. To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work performed under the supervision of the principal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Experience

• 4 years previous classroom experience.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to possess or have the ability to hold/obtain IVP Fingerprint Card
• Must be able to possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers License
• Must hold valid Arizona teaching certificate with reading endorsement
• Must have completed a teacher certification program.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree

Essential Tasks

• Implements by instructions and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Assesses student performance to determine whether the objectives are being achieved and refers students for specialized help when necessary.
• Plans a program of study based on identified student needs.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Evaluates conscientiously and fairly the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records of students.
• Makes the decision to promote or retain a pupil in grade.
• Provides a physical and psychological atmosphere conducive to learning and holds students to strict account for disorderly conduct.
• Supervises pupils on playgrounds after and after school, during recess, and all other periods of the school day.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policy.
• Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings and serves on school and district committees.
• Confers with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Enforces the course of study, uses adopted textbooks, and assists in the selection of books equipment and other instructional material.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others and is actively and harmoniously involved in community activities.
• Prepares all reports required by law, policy and administrative regulation.
• Performs other reasonable duties as may be directed by the principal.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds. May work on some evenings or weekends throughout the school year based on business needs.