Teacher
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).
TASKS:
Observes and monitors control of student’s behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas; establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility; assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child; plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities; utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes; plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests; analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum; evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs; ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom; informs parents of student progress; advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student; informs parents of school activities; participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives; notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm; collaborates with specialists to assist students; may monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers; orders classroom supplies and instructional materials; performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge and understanding State and Federal activities standards.
- Knowledge of developmental levels of school age children.
- Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods.
- Knowledge of classroom management methods.
- Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.
- Skill in effective written and oral communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Skill in basic math computations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted.