First Grade Teacher (DBES) - SY 2025/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Teacher—Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate for the elementary (K-8) level.
2. Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
3. Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.
4. Fifteen (15) hours of State approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) coursework.
5. Successful student teaching experience at the elementary school level.
6. Structured English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement preferred.

REPORTS TO

Elementary School Principal

SUPERVISES

Students in the Classroom

JOB GOAL

To create a flexible elementary school grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to provide motivating experiences which assist students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for a good foundation for elementary school education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

1. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

1. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided.

1. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

1. Recognizes the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

1. Administers group and individual standardized tests, and other tests in accordance with State law and District policy.

1. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.

1. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.

1. Screens all students, as required or beneficial to the student and the program, and refers to District specialists for diagnosis of students suspected of having learning disabilities.

1. Works with the District, building, grade level, and subject area committees to insure thoroughness and efficiency in meeting learning objectives.

1. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom, within the building, and on the play areas.

1. Keeps the principal and other appropriate staff members informed as to matters affecting students under their supervision, school policy, and the educational program.

1. Takes all necessary reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities while on duty, and reports vandalism and theft of school property as situations occur.

1. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.

1. Supervises students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and other times as needed or requested.

1. Communicates with and interprets for parents and District personnel the students' progress, through conferences, reports, and other means.

1. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

1. Attends all orientation and staff meetings and serves on staff and District committees as required.

1. Performs such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the principal, superintendent or the Board may deem in the best interest of the District.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Nine and one-half (9.5) months a year based on the Initial Placement Certified Salary Schedule.  The Governing Board will establish salary and work year.

Created:  May 5, 2009

Approved:  May 22, 2009

Salary : $50,500 - $72,624