What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated High School Math Teacher position at Wickenburg Unified School?
Teachers will work 9 hour days, Monday - Thursday. 163 Calendar days a year including 7 professional development days through the year.
Start Date 7 / 14 / 2025 New Teacher induction
We are creating excelling schools where there is a laser-like focus on the Essential Elements of Instruction and moving each student to the next academic level.
POSITION SUMMARY :
To create a flexible middle school program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for secondary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Teaches district approved curriculum using District approved resources;
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district;
- Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil;
- Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences;
- Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere;
- Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports;
- Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans;
- Remains available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day;
- Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips;
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student;
- Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student work;
- Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.
- Other job related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to effectively perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.