Job Description:
SUMMARY: Provides support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. This includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues. Additionally, the classroom teacher responds to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands and administers the curriculum guides of the District as based on state and common core standards
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials based on district curriculum guides, standards, and expectations; includes emergency plans in the case of absence and/or illness
Establishes and communicates well-defined objectives for each lesson, including relevant projects and activities
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that reflect research-based instructional strategies, including a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiries, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. and addresses the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students
Communicates and plans with other members of the staff in the delivery of meaningful instruction for shared students who participate in other programs such as special education programs, CTE, ELL, etc.
Attends staff meetings and district in-service programs; serves on curriculum and other school committees as requested and able
Is responsible for discharging instructional and non-instructional school-related activities in a thorough and timely manner
Supervises, evaluates, and provides work assignments to assigned instructional assistants and/or student teachers; works collaboratively with teachers throughout the District; may be responsible for the evaluation and supervision of classified staff
Acts as a supportive and contributing member of the professional staff by participating in group decision making, and contributes to the development of a positive, cooperative educational environment
Participates in professional development activities to enhance professional skills and maintain Arizona certification
Evaluates, provides, and maintains accurate reports and records of individual student progress on a regular basis; this includes accurate attendance records, grade reports, and special program requirements
Identifies and refers unusual student behavior to the appropriate specialists
Reports any student injury or illness or injury to self on school grounds or at school events to the site nurse and principal
Enforces and follows the school and district approved discipline plan
Is responsible for the supervision of students at all times on school grounds or at school events
Advises administration in accordance with established policies and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
Accounts and maintains inventory for classroom, school and district property as required
Advises administration of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe building conditions as soon as they occur
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student educational needs and progress
Interprets and communicates school policies and programs to students and parents
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree & Valid Arizona Teacher certificate with Required Endorsements
Experience as a teacher