Specials Teacher; Technology

NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS:
July 7/16/2026 Mandatory New Teacher Induction 7/13/2026- 7/15/2026 1st day of school 7/23/2026 SUMMARY

Prepare lesson plans and instruct students. Evaluate and monitor students' performance.

A valid Arizona Early Childhood or Elementary certificate with a Computer Science endorsement. Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Card. Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German Measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

The position would include Instructional Intervention/Enrichment for half the day and teaching the assigned special class for half the day.

• Teach students to evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and appropriateness.
• Assist students in developing mastery of technology tools and books for accessing information and pursuing inquiry.
• Foster an understanding in students of how to follow an inquiry-based process to seek knowledge in curricular subjects and make real-world connections.
• Integrate the Arizona state standards in lessons.
• Integrate engagement strategies that the school has implemented.

THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED.

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student needs.
• Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• Plan, organize, and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.
• Use and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment.
• Plans instruction and implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities. Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.
• Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist students.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notify the site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm.
• Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.
• Observe the behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.

Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.

Communicates – verbally and in writing. Reads. Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum. Develop, implement, and evaluate plans. Manages classroom. Promotes learning and ensures safety. Perform functions from written and oral instructions and from observing and listening to others. Evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests.

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is not normally required to perform all aspects of the job. Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time, and requires moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding and grasping objects. Visual weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties.

Verbal communicative ability may be required in public contact positions.

Uses whiteboard, bulletin board, instructional or office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copiers, and associated classroom technology.

Indoor - classroom environment. Outdoor - all weather conditions and temperatures. Contact with the public, employees, students, and parents.

Monitor control of students, volunteers, and/or assistants in the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses,…