Kindergarten Teacher 23/24 School Year

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED CLASSROOM

JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

SALARY: CERTIFIED

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Notificación de Non Discriminación

Job Goal

The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriately Certified
• AZ Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree

Core Job Functions

• Use available technology to enhance learning
• Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems and student with special needs
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress of low performing students

• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence

• Participate in intervention process at sites
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school siteCore Values/Professional Qualities
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent conferences
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

• Be a positive role model for students
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Positively accept direction
• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Promote positive interactions with students and parents
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual

Physical Requirements

Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.