5th Grade Teacher Scales Technology Academy

TITLE : Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To create a flexible elementary school program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupils ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor Degree
2. Arizona Elementary Teacher certification. (Early Childhood endorsement OR Early Childhood certification needed for Kindergarten positions)
3. Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

(Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in assigned academic area utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluate pupils academic and social growth keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health attitude and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT : Learning and Leadership

SALARY : Certified

WORK YEAR : Teacher Calendar

REPORTS TO : Principal or Department Head

EVALUATION : Teacher Evaluation

SUPERVISES : Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)

Required Experience:

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