Teacher - 3Rd Grade - Tarwater Elementary

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

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

Core Job Functions

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

• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence

• Participate in intervention process at sites
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• 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
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• 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

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

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.