POSITION SUMMARY
The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's / Master's Degree
- Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Appropriately Certified in core content area
- SEI Endorsement Required
- AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise languagePrepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems and students with special needsCreate lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standardsUse available technology to enhance learningUse district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programsFacilitate instruction based on current research-based best practicesEffectively implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's)Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instructionParticipate in team reviews concerning academic progress of low performing studentsDocument and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendanceReflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competenceAssume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activitiesTake necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilitiesMaintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulationParticipate in intervention process at sitesParticipate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent conferencesParticipate in school and District initiativesAssume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal / supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignmentsMeet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school siteCORE VALUES & PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Promote positive interactions with colleaguesPromote positive interactions with students and parentsBe responsible, reliable and punctualBe flexible and adaptable to changePositively accept directionDirect constructive criticism toward improving the districtExercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skillsAdhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and jobShare sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basisBe a positive role model for studentsAdhere to District and school rules and proceduresPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this classification typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
