26/27SY Teacher CTE Graphic Design

Reports to: Principal. FLSA status: exempt. Full-time (1.0 FTE), 197-day certified work calendar.

About the Role

To create a flexible elementary-grade program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to build positive relationships with parents and staff members.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and district administrative regulations.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents via newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences.
• 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, makes 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.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement required.
• Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
• Basic arithmetic: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Principles and practices of program administration.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment, including specialized equipment relevant to the assignment.

Skills

• Applying reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Performing basic original research to develop teaching plans and instructional materials.
• Maintaining and updating documentation; organizing and maintaining records, files, and program information.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason.
• Authorizing and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Communicating and interacting effectively with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others to exchange information and receive work direction.

Ada and Physical Requirements

• Positions require stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.