2026-2027 K-6 Grade Teacher

About the Role

The Elementary Classroom Teacher supports the educational process by developing student growth in academic and interpersonal skills through district-approved curriculum. This role involves addressing individual student needs, supervising students, developing lesson plans, and collaborating with staff, parents, and administrators to enhance student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work to provide students with instructional materials aligned with individualized learning plans and established lesson plans for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Administer tests and learning assessments, including standardized and individual testing, in accordance with District testing programs.
• Advise parents and legal guardians on student progress, expectations, achievements, and methods for improvement to reinforce classroom goals at home.
• Assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and goals through curriculum testing, modified instructional methods, counseling, and small group instruction.
• Monitor student performance and behavior in the classroom and other assigned areas to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives.
• Demonstrate methods for classroom and subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Develop elementary school objectives and lesson plans that meet state standards and create a foundation for General Education learning goals.
• Direct student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student workers to address the needs of individual students.
• Manage student behavior in various environments (classroom, playground, field trips, transportation) to ensure conformance with school standards and District policies.
• Oversee additional instructional programs, such as after-school and summer school processes, to manage scheduled student learning programs.
• Participate in professional development and meetings to stay current with educational developments.
• Prepare written materials, including grades, attendance records, and anecdotal notes, to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Report incidents such as suspected child abuse or substance abuse to maintain student safety and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, and administrators to resolve issues and provide information.
• Teach students principles of responsible citizenship and core subjects specified by laws, District regulations, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Skills in applying assessment instruments, operating standard office equipment, utilizing communication tools, managing classrooms, evaluating student learning, and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of basic math, reading technical information, composing documents, facilitating discussions, and analyzing situations to define issues.
• Competency in appropriate codes, policies, regulations, age-appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, curriculum development, child development stages, and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather and classify data, work with diverse individuals, and utilize job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, supervise students, liaise with staff, manage lesson plans, maintain confidentiality, and work flexible hours.
• Problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans, including independent interpretation of guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area or enrollment in an Educator Prep Program with an Alternative Teaching Certificate.
• Job-related experience is required.
• Appropriate Arizona Teaching Credential.
• Continuing education/training and maintenance of certificates/licenses.
• Criminal Background Clearance/Fingerprint Clearance and MMR vaccination.

Work Environment

The role requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job involves 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing, performed under minimal temperature variations in a generally hazard-free environment.