Job Description
- Prepare thorough and complete lesson plans and instruct elementary students in accordance with
established curriculum and student need.
Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, to includescheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for thepurpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
Implement a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum design that emphasizes buildingmeaningful content connections for the students.
Establish a positive learning environment, prepare, deliver and respond with differentiated instruction tomeet the needs of students.
Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.Uses and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, studentsafety, and a productive learning environment.
Plans instruction and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.Uses data to inform program effectiveness and student success.Use technology to enhance learning.Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities. Make necessaryprovisions to meet learning needs.
Promote positive relations with parents through ongoing communication and conferences.Informs / Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student activities, progress, attendance, areas forimprovement and methods for reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods thatmay assist student.
Participates as a member of an instructional team to develop and promote learning activities forstudents that is built on an integrated continuum curriculum, consistent with district and school education
objectives.
Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.Direct student workers, teacher assistant and classroom volunteers to maximize their efficiency andmeet work requirements.
Participate in a variety of meetings including professional learning communities to discuss, share,evaluate results, problems, success stories and to plan ways to solve student issues or
increase student achievement.
Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order tomaintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education
Code, District and / or school policies.
Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose ofimproving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Education or related. Possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate
and Arizona Identify Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
