26/27 SY Teacher Theater

Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement required for employment.

About the role

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conference, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

Skills

• Read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals
• Write general correspondence and speak effectively with others
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms
• Apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee occasionally will stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Schedule

• Work calendar: 197 days
• FTE: 1.0