TITLE:                         

Teacher

CLASSIFICATION:    

Certified – Exempt

REPORTS TO:            

School Principal or Vice-Principal

SUMMARY:                

Teacher is expected to carry out duties and responsibilities under the supervision and guidance of the school principal, vice-principal and/or teacher on special assignment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A.    Implementation of Instructional Program

1. Teachers share primary responsibility for implementing the district's required curriculum, as set forth in the curriculum scope and sequence adopted by the Governing Board.
2. Each teacher shall be provided with a copy of the curriculum scope and sequence at the beginning of each school year which shall include the key district policies and procedures relating to implementation of the instructional program.
3. Teachers will be required to prepare and have available for review upon request weekly lesson plans based on the SIOP model lesson plan and as outlined by the school administrator.
4. All teachers will be required to submit substitute lesson plans which will be updated quarterly or as needed or upon request by the school administrator.
5. Teachers will assign mandatory homework in support of the instructional program.
6. Teachers are expected to maintain up-to-date grade books which record student achievement on classroom assignments, tests, homework, projects and other assigned activities utilizing the school district's standard based report card.
7. Teachers are expected to instruct and guide student achievement toward meeting the districted-mandated competencies in each content area.
8. Teachers are required to follow all state and district testing guidelines.
9. Teachers will prepare and disseminate report cards according to district guidelines and procedures.
10. Teachers will complete and submit substitute evaluation forms through the principal to the Human Resources Department.
11. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

B.  Supervision of Students 

1. Teachers are expected to provide a classroom environment which protects the health, safety and welfare of all students.
2. Teachers will implement the school adopted discipline approach to student discipline in all classrooms.
3. Teachers will share with administrators the responsibility to provide adequate supervision of students.

C.   School Operations

1. Teachers will assist in the maintenance of student records, including attendance accounting and cumulative folders.
2. Teachers will share the responsibility for the care of equipment and instructional materials assigned or allocated to their classrooms and will assist administration in the maintenance of up-to-date inventory lists.

 D.   Participation in In-Service Programs 

1. Each teacher will be required to participate in scheduled in-service workshops during the normal workday. Every effort will be made to have substitutes and/or administration supervise the classes of participating teachers.
2. Any non-reimbursed in service program may require teachers to stay past the normal workday.
3. Teachers will be required to participate in staff development and in-service programs/workshops as prescribed by the school administration.

E.   Interaction with Parents 

1. Teachers are expected to maintain positive, professional relationships with parents. Teachers are to communicate with parents regarding academic progress and student behavior on a regular basis or as determined by the school administration.
2. Teachers will be required to attend scheduled evening parent-teacher conferences at the school as determined by school administration.
3. Traveling special area teachers will be required to attend evening parent-teacher conference as determined by the school administration.
4. Teachers will be required to attend Parent-Teacher functions at the school in addition to the parent-teacher conferences (teachers are expected to attend all meetings and functions) such as Open House.

F.   Interaction with Staff 

1. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a positive and professional manner consistent with the effective and orderly operation of the District.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Degree required.
• Advanced degree in instruction and curriculum preferred.
• Reading and Mathematics Endorsements preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• A valid Arizona teacher certification required
• Highly Qualified (HQ) in content area and grade level.
• Full ESL and/or Full Bilingual Endorsement required. Provisional ESL or Bilingual Endorsements will be at the discretion of the school administration.
• Full SEI Endorsement required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with an ethnically diverse urban population; experience working with minority and ELL students preferred. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Moderate to advanced technology experience and training required.
• Advanced training in instruction, curriculum, technology integration, and student management preferred.
• Ability to speak, writes, and read Spanish fluently preferred.

WORKING CONDTIONS:

• The work environment is a normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud, but is usually moderate. The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYEMENT:

• Ten-month, Certified-Exempt; benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION:

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of certified staff to include but not limited to the following:

1. Teacher Folio
2. Student Portfolios
3. 70% of Teacher overall evaluation will be based on Student Achievement as detailed in the school’s CIP.
4. Walk Through Protocol
5. Teacher Performance Observation
6. AIMS Student results
7. Attendance
8. Interaction with administrator and fellow staff
9. Parent Involvement
10. Community Participation
11. Parent Surveys and Student Surveys