What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - 4th Grade (25/26 SY) position at Higley Unified School District?
- Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
- Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
- Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
- Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
- Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
- Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
- Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
- Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Demonstrates gains in student performance.
- Participates in professional growth training.
- Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification with approved area/endorsement as needed for position.
- Must have SEI or equivalent endorsement on Certificate or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Must be appropriately certified in subject area of position at time of hire.
- No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.
- Valid IVP Finger Print Clearance Card.
HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; Defined Benefit Plan provides for lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.