2025-2026 K-6 ESS Teacher

Description

Job Title: K-6 ESS Teacher

Reports to: Principal
Location: Crismon Campus
Position Type: Full-Time
Length of Contract: 12 Months

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Job Description

Benjamin Franklin Charter School is looking for a K-6 ESS Teacher to join our Elementary Team for the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Support BFCS Vision, Mission, and Goals.
• Promote and adhere to BFCS policies and procedures.
• Provide a safe, structured environment focused on academic excellence.
• Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of student behavior.
• Provide direct instruction using a Back-to-Basics curriculum including Spalding (reading & writing), Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Prepare and follow lesson plans correlated with the prescribed curriculum and pacing guides.
• Communicate learning objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
• Evaluate the specific needs of students for the purpose of properly aligning instruction.
• Use classroom and state assessment data to inform and improve instruction.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis to discuss students progress and interpret the instructional program.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records as required by law and school policy.
• Reflect on teaching practices; strive to improve professional competence.
• Assume responsibility for meeting classroom and school-wide student performance goals.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in team reviews concerning students academic progress.
• Maintain a teamwork oriented atmosphere.
• Serve as case manager for students with disabilities.
• Train and supervise resource classroom aide.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality as it pertains to special education.
• Comply with all state and federal special education laws.
• Attend all provided training for special education.
• Maintain appropriate special education certification(s).
• Effectively develop and implement Individual Education Plans.
• Schedule, prepare for, and conduct IEP meetings.
• Work collaboratively with all staff (i.e. teachers, contracted service providers, therapists, admin, etc.)
• Develop and implement strategies for a range of academic and behavioral needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress; provide ongoing feedback to students and parents including collecting and reporting data quarterly on IEP goals.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected students' information.
• Maintain communication with the Special Education Mentor, Coordinator, and Director as needed.
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the school site or District.

Professional Competencies

• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Positively accept direction and performance feedback.
• Exercise positive and proactive problem solving skills for behavior and conflict resolution.
• Direct constructive criticism and concerns to the appropriate source.
• Be a positive role model for students and colleagues.

BFCS Core Values

• Practice and Emulate Virtue – Act honorably and with integrity.
• Be Intellectually Curious – Have a passion for learning and growth.
• Have a Growth Mindset – Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be Intentionally Positive – Approach situations with the right intention.
• Promote Civility – Treat others with respect and understanding.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University
• Arizona Teaching Certification
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Will be required to pass a criminal background check upon hire

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties may include frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally. This position will require the employee to have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive Teacher Salary
• Loyalty Bonus for Returning Teachers
• Prop 301 Bonus
• Stipends and Additional Earning Opportunities
• ASRS Retirement
• Employer Paid Medical and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Sick-Time accrual
• Professional Development offerings

An Equal Opportunity Organization

BFCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or

gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.