Second Grade Teacher

TITLE : Second Grade Teacher

EMPLOYMENT TERMS : Ten (10) months. Salary and work year are to be established by the board.

SALARY CLASSIFICATION : Certified Salary Schedule (EXEMPT)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES : To help students learn subject manner and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request from immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required, material, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and / or rules governing student life conducts and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and good manner.
• Make provision by being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside their instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and / or volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

CERTIFICATION : Arizona Teacher Certification, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

REPORT TO : Principal

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Education

Experience : Highly qualified preferred and experience working with special education classes or students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABIITY :

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

TIME MANAGEMENT : Monthly, weekly, and daily routine planning

EVALUATION PROCEDURE : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

SUPERVISED BY : Principal

SUPERVISION : Teacher's Aide