Teacher - Drama

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay

Base salary minimum entry: $58,000.00 prorated based on FTE and start date. Potential additional compensation:

• Up to $5,400 in stipends prorated based on FTE and start date
• Performance pay available annually prorated based on FTE and start date
• New Hire Experience: $400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2,800
• National Board Certification: $3,000 annually prorated based on FTE and start date
• New Hire Education: $1,250 for advanced degrees + $80/hour of graduate-level credits (BA +96 hours max, MA +96 hours max), $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's prorated based on FTE and start date

Schedule

Certified teachers new to the district: 203 workdays. Returning teachers: 201 workdays.

Benefits

• PTO and holidays
• Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Professional growth credit

About the Role

The Classroom Teacher guides students toward achieving their full potential by transforming district curriculum standards into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through effective instruction and specialized assignments, the teacher promotes academic growth and personal development. This role upholds Chandler Unified School District's mission and vision by fostering an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all learners.

Responsibilities

• Communicate learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and students with special needs
• Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Use available technology to enhance learning
• Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Participate in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low-performing students
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Participate in the intervention process at sites
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

Core Values

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Requirements

• Appropriately certified for the teaching position according to the Arizona Department of Education Certification Guidelines
• Possession of a valid AZ Department of Public Safety issued IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• SEI endorsement obtained or coursework completed
• K-5 Literacy endorsement in process or completed if teaching in a K-5 classroom

Professional Qualities

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Positively accept direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and culturally competent manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

Physical Requirements

• Often requires physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting
• Involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability
• May be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises
• May require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions