2023 - 2024 Teacher Social Studies - High School

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare for assigned classes. Show written evidence of instructional planning following established District format
• Understand and apply knowledge about student growth and development in order to provide maximum student learning
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Based on these goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on District/school committees as required
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and provide input on aide/volunteer performance
• Implement the District’s philosophy of education, the instructional goals and objectives
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students in accordance with State and District requirements for curriculum
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations
• Enforce and follow the policies and administrative regulations of the District
• Maintain and improve personal/professional competence
• Prepare substitute guidelines and lesson plans in timely manner
• Make provisions to be available for educational related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested
• Assist students to become self-directed learners
• Participate in school goal setting, achievement and assessment
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules of classroom behavior, procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Enforce safety precautions and guidelines to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Recognize the learning disabilities of students and provide an appropriate instructional program to meet those needs
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Encourage students to set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior
• Perform all duties as assigned
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the students

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Required: Valid Arizona Teacher’s Certificate

NCLB Highly Qualified Status for core subject area teacher

• Salary range listed below does not include 301 monies. The total amount can be changed based in information given by the state. The projected amount for 301 for the 2022-2023 school year is $7,200.