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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

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

Core Job Functions

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

• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence

• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent conferences
• Participate in intervention process at sites
• 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
• 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
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school siteCore Values/Professional Qualities
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities

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

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.