Job Description:

Teach language arts to middle school students. 

Share primary responsibility for implementing the District's required curriculum.

Prepare and teach weekly lesson plans based on District and State guidelines.

Evaluate student learning.

Maintain up-to-date grade books and records.

Follow all State and District testing guidelines.

Prepare and disseminate report cards.

Analyzes data to plan instruction that addresses whole and small group, as well as individual student needs.

Uses and develops research based instructional materials and strategies to meet the wide range of diverse student population.

Knowledgably, skilled and possess a willingness to incorporate the use of technology within the curriculum to enhance student learning.

Works collaboratively with his/her grade level team to effectively plan for student learning. Monitors and advocates for all students’ academic and social development needs by seeking professional staff members expertise and guidance.

Evaluates and maintains student progress by maintaining current and on-going accurate records.

Establishes and maintains effective routines and procedures to maximize instructional time.

Conveys high expectations for learning to motivate students to perform at his/her fullest potential. 

Creates an academic rich environment that coveys high expectations and fosters student learning.

Facilitates polite and respectful teacher to student interactions.

Uses a variety of communication means and strategies to regularly communicate with families regarding individual student learning and progress.

Makes provisions for being available for district scheduled parent teacher
conferences, as well as other related purposes outside the instructional day to discuss individual student learning and progress. Shares responsibility to provide adequate supervision of all students before, during and end of the school day in all areas of the school.

Actively participates in required school and district professional development as scheduled.

Collaborates and cooperates with site administration to adhere to the district approved evaluation system and guidelines.

Positively contributes to the improvement efforts within the school.

Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Education or related. Must possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching

Certificate in Elementary Education or be immediately eligible for the same. Must possess

Arizona IVP

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