First Grade Teacher

TITLE: Certified Teacher (Telecommute Eligible)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements. 

Preschool Requirements: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis-screening test recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. A Food Handler’s Card authorized through the Arizona Department of Health prior to the starting date of employment.

REPORTS TO:          Person(s) designated by the Board or Superintendent     

SUPERVISES:           Paraprofessionals, volunteers, students and student teachers

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential

I.                   Uses knowledge of Subject Matter

·        Demonstrates knowledge in subject area

·        Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope

and sequence

II.                Displays Interpersonal Skills

·        Communicates effectively with students

·        Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect

·        Promotes positive self-concepts in learners

·        Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment

·        Communicates enthusiasm for learning

·        Uses correct written and oral expression

III.             Plans for Instruction

·        Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities

·        Assesses student’s skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives

·        Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives

·        Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task

·        Follows the design of the district’s curriculum

·        Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives

·        Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking

·        Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs

·        Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate

the achievement of goals and objectives

·        Monitors and assesses student’ progress using specific procedures

IV.             Provides instruction

·        Provides instruction at student’s skill level

·        Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan

·        Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence

·        Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking

·        Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant

tasks

·        Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives

·        Models correct performance for students

·        Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson

·        Monitors student learning throughout the learning process

·        Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding

·        Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs

·        Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria

V.                Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction

·        Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives

·        Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring

to ensure that students are accurate and successful

·        Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable

for learning

·        Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives

·        Summarizes learning using a variety of methods

VI.             Uses Classroom Management Strategies

·        Uses effective classroom management techniques

·        Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior

·        Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as

determined by instructional objectives

·        Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline

procedure adopted by the governing board

VII.          Displays Professionalism

·        Acts in a professional manner

·        Engages in professional development

·        Seeks and shares professional ideas

·        Acts in accordance with teacher responsibilities, both legal and professional and uses discretion in the use of professional or confidential information

·        Identifies exceptional students and refers them to appropriate specialist

·        Uses effective strategies for parent teacher communication including conferences

·        Demonstrates willingness to accept additional responsibilities

·        Supervises and evaluates additional support staff and/or volunteers when applicable

·        Shows care in personal hygiene and grooming

·        Attends all meetings as required

·        Adheres to Board and Administrative policy

VIII.        Gathers and Records Data

·        Maintains appropriate and adequate information

o  Federal Law

o  State Law

o  District Policy

o  School Procedures

Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies GCC & GDD.