3rd Grade Teacher

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.

Observes and monitors control of student’s behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas; establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility; assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials.

Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child; plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities; utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes; plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.

Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.

• Knowledge and understanding State and Federal activities standards.
• Knowledge of developmental levels of school age children.
• Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of classroom management methods.
• Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Skill in effective written and oral communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in basic math computations.

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Elementary 1-8 Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted.

Salary:
Refer to the Certified Salary Guide. FTE: 1.0 Days in

Contract:

211

Start Date:

2025/2026 School Year

Application Procedure:
Apply online