Science Teacher - 26/27 SY

Essential Functions

• 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;
• Affirms and 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;
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Other Characteristics

• 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;
• 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 or Secondary 6-12 Teaching Certificate with approved area;
• 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.