SY Certified: Fine Arts Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION Teacher TITLE: Teacher FTE: 1.0 FLSA STATUS: Exempt WORK CALENDAR: 186 days new hires/183 days returning teachers COMPENSATION: Certified Teacher Compensation Guide (starting w/Prop 301 monies $60,004) Essential Duties And Responsibilities Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards Communicates with parents in a timely manner Presents accurate information Is highly qualified to teach the content area Uses content material appropriate to students, content area, and academic standards Uses resource materials, procedures, and models related to the lesson Deals with students in a fair and impartial manner, promoting positive self-image/concept Models, requires, and promotes a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy Creates an atmosphere conducive to verbal and or nonverbal activity Provides constructive feedback/criticism to students Follows a logical sequence of instructions Plans instruction and activities which address identified objectives Relates and or integrates materials to other disciplines Organize resources to facilitate the achievement of objectives Provides focus for the students at the beginning of lessons Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction in order to provide students the best opportunity for academic success Provides opportunities for students to practice concept skills Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to provide instruction at higher levels of thinking Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior Ensures that students are supervised at all times Keeps accurate grade and attendance records Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions Adheres to Arizona Department of Education and District policies, rules, and regulations Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required Education / Certificate The teacher must have a valid Arizona teaching certificate for the position to which the individual is assigned The teacher must be able to obtain either a Provisional SEI endorsement, a full ESL endorsement, or a full Bilingual endorsement The teacher must be able to become highly qualified in the core content for the position to which the individual is assigned Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card Communication Skills Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences Bilingual communication is beneficial Computer Skills Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently Must be able to vary from standing, sitting, or walking Must be able to move quickly when needed (student safety) WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to tolerate a high paced working environment Must be able to multitask Must be able to be flexible with work hours 1-202 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr