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

Education and/or Experience

Required:       Valid Arizona Teacher’s Certificate, Music Endorsement