2026-27 Grade 5 Teacher - Eagle Ridge ES

Essential Functions

• Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• 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.
• Affords student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintains student safety in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff, district, IEPs, 504's, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• 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

• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
• Directing other persons within a small work unit.
• Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant sitting, walking, and standing.
• Some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
• Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships.
• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Exhibiting tact and patience.
• Working flexible hours.

Experience

• Job related experience is desired.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in job-related area.

Testing Certificates and Licenses

• Az Teaching Certificate Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area SEI Endorsement Required.
• Continuing Educ./Training.
• Clearances:
  • Criminal Background Clearance.
  • Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.