Job Description:

Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona Department of Education Certificate with valid endorsements (Highly Qualified).
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the specific assigned grade level.
• Ability to work with 6-8 grade students.
• Dedicated to the objectives of the public school educational programs.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Creative and flexible in developing and implementing programs.
• Must follow appropriate dress code to meet health standards.
• Ability to maintain rapport with staff members and students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Social Studies subjects to students of varying ages and abilities, adhering to the curriculum and school policies.
• Formulates, through individual and/or group learning experiences, a program to meet the needs of students assigned.
• Provides individual and group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
• Administers, scores, and records tests of each individual student and maintains a continuous record of each student’s progress.
• Develops and prepares daily lesson plans and schedules.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the education areas.
• Monitors field trips for the assigned grade level.
• Prepares teaching aids for use with the students.
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences and in-service training programs.
• Keeps the principal informed of student’s progress throughout school year.
• Operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

Evaluation:

• Performance is evaluated by the Principal.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Is supervised by the Principal; exercises supervisory responsibilities over students.