Chandler Unified School District Hiring for th Grade Teacher – at Chandler, AZ Full Time

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED CLASSROOM

JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER

S TO: PRINCIPAL

SALARY: CERTIFIED

Notice of Nondiscrimination

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 Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Appropriately Certified

Core Job Functions

• 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
• Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Use available technology to enhance learning
• 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
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress of low performing students
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Participate in intervention process at sites
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent conferences
• 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
• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students and parents
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

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.