Teacher-ESS K-8 Resource

Teacher-ESS K-8 Resource Palominas Elementary District Coronado Elementary School - Sierra Vista, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: Teacher ESS (General)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Site

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: 07/14/2015

Note:The applicant needs to have an ESS endorsement or ESS teaching certificate or be enrolled in an ESS program if they possess a current teaching certificate in any category.

SUMMARY: Teaches ESS students per approved curriculum to help provide the kind of learning environment that will enable any students at the assigned site to master the academic, social and motor skills appropriate to age, grade, level, and individual capacity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and enforces the course of study, the use of adopted textbooks, and the rules and regulations prescribed for schools.
• Develops lesson plans that address the Arizona Academic Standards.
• Monitors and assesses student mastery of the Arizona Academic Standards.
• Provides resource materials to classroom teachers.
• Maintains student record confidentiality.
• Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences, and specific IEP objectives; develops IEPs; attends IEP meetings.
• Works with colleagues and ancillary personnel to develop student programs - particularly colleagues providing additional services to a variety of students.
• Participates in staff meetings, professional development activities and district in-service sessions.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Evaluates students on a regular basis and counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses student’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.
• Coordinates class field trips.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of academics and classroom behavior; maintains order in the classroom and on the playgrounds.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills through continuing education.
• Attends and participates in Special Services meetings conducted for individual students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, and procedure manuals.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal Special Education laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence, particularly IEPs and progress reports.
• Ability to share information related to a particular disability or category.
• Ability to organize and supervise instructional aides in the delivery of ESS services.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to use and be able to demonstrate the use of common and specialized equipment and materials related to teaching children.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and the staff.
• Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Ability to apply common…