4th Grade Teacher - 26/27 SY

About the role

Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors control of student's behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas;
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility;
• Assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials;
• Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child;
• Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities;
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment;
• Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes;
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum;
• Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students;
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests;
• Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum;
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs;
• Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom;
• Informs parents of student progress;
• Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student;
• Informs parents of school activities;
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives;
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm;
• Collaborates with specialists to assist students;
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers;
• Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal activities standards; knowledge of developmental levels of school age children; knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures; knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods; knowledge of classroom management methods.

Skills

Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals; skill in writing routine reports and correspondence; skill in effective written and oral communication; skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; skill in basic math computations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field; Valid Arizona Elementary 1-8 Teaching Certificate; Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card; Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0; Days in Contract: 211; Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year.