TITLE: Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To create a flexible elementary and middle school grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree
• Arizona Elementary Teacher certification. (Early Childhood endorsement OR Early Childhood certification needed for Kindergarten positions)
• Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in assigned academic area, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Learning and Leadership

SALARY: Certified

WORK YEAR: Teacher Calendar

REPORTS TO: Principal or Department Head

EVALUATION: Teacher Evaluation

SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)