7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor
• Maintains regular attendance
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning
• Teaches district-approved curriculum
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Models lessons for students
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
• Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers

• Bachelor of Arts degree
• Valid K-8 Arizona Teaching Certificate is required
• The content area as an approved area or endorsement on the certificate is preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with student, peers, and parents
• skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies

Generous benefit plans to support a healthy work/life balance