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JOB TITLE: Social Worker

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

OVERVIEW:

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. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Current IVP Fingerprint Card
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists). Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
• Communicates an expectation of success for all students
• Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning
• Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
• Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills and resource materials
• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
• Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
• Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Produces, utilizes and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
• Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
• Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
• Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

SUPERVISION
Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.