Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Design lessons built from the teacher’s resources offered by the school and enhanced by the teacher.
• Function as part of a cohesive, interdependent team.
• Create and maintain an opportunity for all students to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment.
• Provide classroom management and discipline that always ensures safety.
• Provide communication and support to students and parents daily through a variety of tools: phone, messaging, text messaging, and emails.
• Grade student work within 24-48 hours of being submitted.
• Evaluate student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP’s and other related mandates.
• Post a daily announcement in each course that motivates the students to participate in the daily lessons.
• Manage the discussion board in each class to encourage participation and learning in the online classroom.
• Participate in professional development and department meetings, as scheduled.
• Assist with administering standardized assessments.
• Establish rapport with students/parents and encourage students to maintain attendance and academic expectations
• Direct students to necessary resources including: teachers, tutors, admission’s staff, guidance support, etc.
• Monitor and oversee student access to the Parent Student Portal and any other appropriate websites.
• Properly document issues, concerns, and important information concerning students/parents as they present themselves.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate innovation in the use of technology as a tool in a variety of curricular areas.
• Design engaging lessons that require the use of the 4Cs in the classroom.
• Enjoy and being skilled at collaborating with colleagues on a regular basis.
• Craft, deliver, and model engaging student-centered learning experiences.
• Maintain a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions, and attire.
• Maintain professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers.
• Acknowledge and accept direction from leadership.
• Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, parents, co-workers, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Maintain positive and pro-active customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally.
• Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently.
• Display excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Work under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Take initiative to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrate awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas.
• Embrace a culturally diverse environment.
• Know and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Adapt to change while conveying professionalism.
• Establish work priorities and work independently without supervision.

Education/Training/Employment Requirements:

• Highly qualified in content area (Science)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must possess or be able to acquire an Arizona teaching license issued by the Arizona Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area
• Teaching experience at the middle and secondary education level preferred
• Must have Level One IVP clearance card at the time of employment

Environmental Conditions: Collaborative open environment, typical office setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goodyear, AZ 85395: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location