Position Description
POSITION TITLE : Teacher
FLSA : Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor Degree required
Valid Arizona Teacher certificate with Required Endorsements-Meet federal highly qualified teacher requirementsExperience as a teacherCriminal justice / Fingerprint clearanceREPORTS TO : Principal and / or other Supervisor
SUMMARY : Provides support to the instructional process as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. This includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and / or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues. Additionally, the classroom teacher is to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Administer the curriculum guides of the District as based on state adopted standardsDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials based on district curriculum guides, standards, and expectations; includes emergency plans in the case of absence and / or illnessEstablishes and communicates well-defined objectives for each lesson, including relevant projects and activitiesTranslates lesson plans into learning experiences that reflect research-based instructional strategies, including a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiries, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. and addresses the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the studentsCommunicates and plans with other members of the staff in the delivery of meaningful instruction for shared students who participate in other programs such as special education programs, CTE, ELL, etc.Attends staff meetings and district in-service programs (see Policy GCMC)Serves on school and district committees as requested and ableIs responsible for discharging instructional and non-instructional school-related activities in a thorough and timely mannerSupervises, evaluates, and provides work assignments to assigned instructional assistants and / or student teachers; works collaboratively with teachers throughout the District; may be responsible for the evaluation and supervision of classified staffActs as a supportive and contributing member of the professional staff by participating in group decision making, and contributing to the development of a positive, cooperative educational environmentParticipates in professional development activities to enhance professional skills and maintain Arizona certificationEvaluates, provides, and maintains accurate reports and records of individual student progress on a regular basis; this includes accurate attendance records, grade reports, and special program requirementsIdentifies and refers unusual student behavior to the appropriate specialistsReports any student injury or illness or injury to self on school grounds or at school events to the site nurse and principalEnforces and follows the school and district approved discipline planIs responsible for the supervision of students at all times on school grounds or at school eventsKnows and observes Board policies and regulationsAccounts and maintains inventory for classroom, school and district property as requiredFollows school regulations regarding emergency proceduresCommunicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student educational needs and progressMaintains appropriate records as required by site and district level administration Performs those duties on school grounds or at school events which protect the health and safety of students and other employeesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingKnowledge of accepted instructional techniques and methods working with childrenKnowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reportingAbility to do perform multiple functions simultaneouslyAbility to do detailed mathematical computationsAbility to maintain confidentialityProduce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervisionAbility to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situationsAbility to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community membersKnowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policiesAbility to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional responseComputer Proficiency : Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
SALARY PLACEMENT IS DEPENDENT UPON EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
plus a competitive benefits package which includes :
District paid health benefits at 100% (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)Arizona State Retirement System301 money of approximately $5,000 a year4-Day School WeekBisbee Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s) at 519 W Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603, or at the phone numbers listed below.
Title IX Coordinator - Tom Woody, Superintendent 520-432-5381
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Bisbee no discrimina sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o incapacidad en la admisin a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el tratamiento de individuos, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece la igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otro designado grupos juveniles. Preguntas, quejas o solicitudes de informacin adicional sobre estas leyes pueden ser expedidas al coordinador (coordinadores) designado de cumplimiento en 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603, o en los nmeros de telfono que se indican a continuacin.
Ttulo IX Coordinador - Tom Woody, Superintendente 520-432-5381
Salary : $5,000
