Highly Qualified Teacher - English

Principal Objectives/Purpose

To plan, prepare and deliver courses in their entirety within set time constraints as outlined in the curriculum. Responsible for providing to students' standards-based education in accordance with established educational requirements and student need.

Essential Functions

• To plan, prepare and deliver courses in their entirety within set time constraints as outlined in the curriculum. Responsible for providing to students' standards-based education in accordance with established educational requirements and student need. Must be Highly Qualified in English, no exceptions.
• Develop and implement individual student education plans; assess student achievement and revise educational plans as necessary.
• Deliver course content and interact with students through a variety of instructional methods that address multiple learning styles.
• Document students' progress and achievement, maintaining accurate and complete student records; grade and record all student assignments in a timely manner and submit grades to Registrar at the end of each grading period.
• Monitor the talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies or problems of each individual student; assist students when necessary to enhance learning skills and complete projects.
• Promote and foster each student's positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all students, parents/guardians and colleagues.
• Interface with colleagues and school administrative staff to assure consistency with the educational philosophy and goals of the school.
• Attend in-service training, conferences, staff meetings and parent/guardian meetings as required.
• Compile and report statistical data that demonstrates student and school progress
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain equipment and materials in safe and efficient manner; maintain classroom and storage areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in appropriate subject area or hold a bachelor's degree with 24-plus semester hours of study in appropriate subject area.
• Strong communications skills are critical, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to commit to teamwork and establishing effective working relationships.
• Willingness to consistently display a positive attitude and image of the agency, as well as provide high quality, effective customer service in all facets of communication.
• Must consistently engage in learning and developing new skills and approaches.
• Understands and utilizes positive youth development practices in all levels of work.
• Experience working with at risk youth a plus.
• Bi-lingual bi-cultural a plus.
• Ability to be flexible as specific tasks will change with the evolution of the program.
• Acceptance of individual differences in people.
• Awareness of one's capabilities and limitations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in standards-based education and training; experience in curricula integration and alternative teaching strategies.

Background Check
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent. The background check will consist of a reference checks, employment, and education, and criminal background search, Email verification with the Arizona Department of Education's Investigations Unit for any ongoing investigation or open incident that have not been resolved. This check will be initiated by ACYR's Resource Manager and a contract offer is contingent upon a "no ongoing investigation and/or no unresolved issue(s)" response from ADE.

ACYR is an at-will employer and any offer of employment with ACYR is contingent upon a successful completion of said background check.

Certification/Licenses/Other Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Arizona State Teacher's Certification (9-12) in appropriate subject area
• Valid Arizona Identity Verification Print Card (Fingerprint Clearance Card)
• NES/AEPA Content Certificate
• Reading Endorsement
• SEI or ESL or Bilingual Endorsement
• Copy of complete transcripts

This job description does not list every job responsibility and the employee may be asked to perform other duties as necessary. The incumbent's performance will be based in part on his/her performance of the duties outlined in this job description. This job description is not a contract for employment and the incumbent or ACYR may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, furthermore, ACYR has the right to change this job description at any time.

Salary : $50,000 - $52,000