What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Grade Teacher - Wood Elementary position at Wood Elementary?
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.
Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.
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)