Teacher - Cardinals Academy Science (.FTE; SY

Job Overview

Under general direction, the incumbent provides quality instruction through planned lessons, diagnosing learning needs, creating and leading engaging learning activities, utilizing assessments to monitor student progress, and communicating with administration and parents. The teacher creates a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed.

• Teaches district‑approved curriculum and Arizona State standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and district regulations.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and the safety of all students.
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Maintains knowledge of grade‑level content and standards for the students they serve.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Obtain and maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification for the position hired.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Identifty Verified Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments.
• Interprets data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Supports school and district mission and vision.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establishes rapport with peers and parents.
• Participates in district training for coaching.
• Demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Seeks opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment includes occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. Noise level is usually moderate.

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Full‑time. Salary: $50,000 to $77,420 per year.