About this role
TITLE: Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION: To create a flexible 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 and/or Secondary Certification
• Appropriately certified in core subject area
• 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)