2026-27 Drama Teacher .17 - Mountain Trail MS

Essential Functions

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Affirms student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Coordinates educational curriculum in action opportunities for the purpose of providing students with authentic assessments.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage student performers for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates materials and methods for the purpose of providing assignments appropriate to the varying levels of students' skills.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their knowledge and skills.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and materials (e.g. uniforms, instruments, costumes, props, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Manages supply budget, donations, and fundraising monies (e.g. collecting, allocating, accounting, etc.) for the purpose of achieving overall objectives of the department and maximizing the use of funds in compliance with established guidelines.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintains a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, performance venues, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. departmental, staff, district, SST's. 504's, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, newsletters, calendars, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Provides fundraising opportunities for the purpose of ensuring funds for performances, field trips, equipment, etc.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Responsibilities

• Job related experience is desired.
• Bachelor's degree in job-related area.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate with Endorsements Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area SEI Endorsement Required.
• Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance, Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge And Abilities.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Applying assessment instruments.
• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Trained in one or more of the performing arts.
• Applying curriculum and instructional techniques.
• Promoting activities and/or events.
• Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships.
• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Exhibiting tact and patience.
• Working flexible hours.
• Meting deadlines and schedules.
• Working as part of a team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in job-related area.