Classroom Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants need to be highly qualified as definedby the State of Arizona and other Governing regulations
- Current Arizona Teachers Certificate
- SEI requirements
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Education – Bachelor degree
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive background check
JOB GOALS: The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment in which each student is actively engaged in meaningful activities. To develop lesson plans within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
- SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Specific skill-based competencies requiredto satisfactorily performthe functions of the job include: applying Assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
- Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
- Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
- Ability is also required to work witha diversity of individuals and/orgroups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes;and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problemsolving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solvingwith equipment is moderate.
- Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting fact and patience; and working flexible hours
POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Administers and develops subjectspecific assessments for the purposeof assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans. that takes into account the unique stories, accomplishments, and struggles of au Native people
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towardsobjectives, expectations, and/orgoals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purposeof improving the overall qualityof student outcomes,achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- To build the culturalcompetence of educators, professional development mustaddress evidence based practices related to instruction, curriculum, and schoolclimate/environment.
- Educators and communities must openly dialogue to identify opportunities to implement culturally responsive practices and strategies.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problemsolving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
- Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective programthose addressing individual student requirements.
- Instructs studentsfor the purposeof improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, schoolgrounds, hallways, restrooms, fieldtrips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learningenvironment.
- Participates in a varietyof meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to performfunctions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials {e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purposeof documenting studentprogress and meetingmandated requirements.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offensesetc.) for the purpose of maintaining personalsafety of students, providing a positive learning environment