TITLE : Certified Teacher
CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
Certified Placement Schedule
QUALIFICATIONS : Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements.
Preschool Requirements : Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis-screening test recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. A Food Handler's Card authorized through the Arizona Department of Health prior to the starting date of employment.
REPORTS TO : Person(s) designated by the Board or Superintendent
SUPERVISES : Paraprofessionals, volunteers, students and student teachers
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES : To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential
I. Uses knowledge of Subject Matter
- Demonstrates knowledge in subject area
- Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence
II. Displays Interpersonal Skills
Communicates effectively with studentsDemonstrates and promotes mutual respectPromotes positive self-concepts in learnersMaintains a positive and stimulating learning environmentCommunicates enthusiasm for learningUses correct written and oral expressionIII. Plans for Instruction
Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activitiesAssesses student's skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectivesPlans instruction to achieve selected objectivesChooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on taskFollows the design of the district's curriculumSequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectivesPlans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinkingOrganizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needsOrganizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectivesMonitors and assesses student' progress using specific proceduresIV. Provides instruction
Provides instruction at student's skill levelTeaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson planTeaches necessary objectives in a logical sequenceProvides instruction at a variety of levels of thinkingUses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasksUses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectivesModels correct performance for studentsGives clear directions and explanations related to lessonMonitors student learning throughout the learning processObtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceedingAdjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needsEvaluates students according to consistent objective criteriaV. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction
Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectivesProvides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successfulCommunicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learningProvides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectivesSummarizes learning using a variety of methodsVI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies
Uses effective classroom management techniquesCommunicates expectations for appropriate classroom behaviorDemonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectivesManages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing boardVII. Displays Professionalism
Acts in a professional mannerEngages in professional developmentSeeks and shares professional ideasActs in accordance with teacher responsibilities, both legal and professional and uses discretion in the use of professional or confidential informationIdentifies exceptional students and refers them to appropriate specialistUses effective strategies for parent teacher communication including conferencesDemonstrates willingness to accept additional responsibilitiesSupervises and evaluates additional support staff and / or volunteers when applicableShows care in personal hygiene and groomingAttends all meetings as requiredAdheres to Board and Administrative policyVIII. Gathers and Records Data
Maintains appropriate and adequate informationFederal LawState Lawo District Policyo School ProceduresTelecommute work elegible as needed. Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies GCC & GDD.
