7th & 8th Middle School Teacher; Education Workforce Model

7th & 8th Middle School Teacher (Next Education Workforce Model)

Maricopa Unified School District #20 ALMA FARRELL INNOVATION ACADEMY - Maricopa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Maricopa Unified School District #20

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Middle and High School Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt - 187 or 189 Day Contract

SALARY: Appr oved Certified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

REPORTS TO: School Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Teaches age-appropriate subject matter based on State Standards to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of best practice teaching strategies
• Knowledge of best practices in classroom management
• Knowledge of data assessment and disaggregation
• Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of district rules of conduct and ethics
• Knowledge of relevant Governing Board Policies
• Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Professional communication skills effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; and retain emotional control under stress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Department of Education Certification/Endorsement consistent with assignment
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• EPI assessment
• Teacher Screening Interview

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl,…