Teacher -5th Grade

About the role

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. REPORTS TO: Building Principal. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher's contract. Salary and benefits as established by the Board. EVALUATION: Evaluation of this position will be performed by the principal/qualified evaluator in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Responsibilities

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and specific times.
• 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 4. Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon the request of immediate superior.
• 5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like. Communicates these objectives to students.
• 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media; consistent with the physical limitations of the provided location and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 8. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• 9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• 10. Recognizes and evaluates the learning and other disabilities of students on a regular basis; seeks the assistance or referral of district specialists as required.
• 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• 14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• 15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• 16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 17. Attends requisite staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.
• 18. Performs other necessary duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Emergency, Elementary or Secondary Arizona teaching certificate and appropriate endorsements as required.

Pay