About This Role
This teaching position involves providing quality instruction in science to students through planned lessons and engaging learning activities. The role focuses on diagnosing learning needs, monitoring student progress through assessments, and communicating effectively with administration and parents. It requires creating a flexible classroom environment that fosters learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Teach district-approved curriculum and Arizona State standards
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Develop lesson plans and instructional material
- Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
- Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
- Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
- Plan and coordinate the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
- Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work
- Incorporate technology into lesson plans
- Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors
- Establish and enforce classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students
- Celebrate the achievements and successes of students
- Maintain knowledge of grade level content and standards for the students they serve
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification for the position hired
- Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Demonstrate knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum, and instructional materials and assessments
- Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions
- Support school and district mission and vision
- Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
