High School Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK:
Monday through Thursday with 7 Professional development days held through the school year on Friday.

To create a flexible high‑school program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for college and career readiness, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Teaches district‑adopted curriculum utilizing district‑approved resources;
• Instructs students in citizenship and subject matter specified in state standards, law and administrative regulations and policies of the school district;
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil;
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and implements strategies for individual education plans;
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences;
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere;
• Evaluates students’ academic growth, keeps appropriate records and maintains a grade book;
• Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.;
• Remains 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 and exhibits of student work;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the governing board;
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Valid and proper Arizona certification

• Computer skills – demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication skills – ability to effectively read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals; ability to effectively write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math ability – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning ability – ability to effectively interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms; ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Physical demands – while performing the duties, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; the employee occasionally stands and walks; may need to reach with hands and arms; employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members; specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

The Wickenburg Unified 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. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.