JOB GOAL:   Guide and assist students in learning subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students in accordance with State and District requirements for curriculum
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for assigned classes. Show written evidence of instructional planning following established District format
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Based on these goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.
• Encourage students to set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the students
• Assist students to become self-directed learners
• Understand and apply knowledge about student growth and development in order to provide maximum student learning
• Implement the District’s philosophy of education, the instructional goals and objectives
• Participate in school goal setting, achievement and assessment
• Recognize the learning disabilities of students and provide an appropriate instructional program to meet those needs
• Enforce safety precautions and guidelines to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules of classroom behavior, procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Make provisions to be available for educational related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and provide input on aide/volunteer performance
• Maintain and improve personal/professional competence
• Attend staff meetings and serve on District/school committees as required
• Prepare substitute guidelines and lesson plans in timely manner
• Enforce and follow the policies and administrative regulations of the District
• Perform all duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

 Required:       Valid Arizona Teacher’s Certificate

NCLB Highly Qualified Status for core subject area teacher

Special Criteria

Professional appearance and demeanor

Knowledge/Skills

• Instructional Skills
• Planning Skills
• Knowledge and Use of Materials
• Knowledge of Content
• Classroom Management Skills
• Human Relations
• Personal/Professional Skills

Basic Skills

• Ability to maintain rapport and composure with parents, students, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to recognize potential problems and take steps to prevent hazards.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written documents.  Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.  Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts.

Reasoning ability

Ability to apply principles of reason and logic for problem-solving purposes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.