K-5th Grade Teacher

TITLE : Teacher

CLASSIFICATION : Certified

REPORTS TO : School Administrator

SUMMARY : Teacher is expected to carry out duties and responsibilities under the supervision and guidance of the school principal, assistant principal and / or teacher on special assignment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Implementation of Instructional Program

Teachers share primary responsibility for implementing the district's required

curriculum, as set forth in the curriculum scope and sequence adopted by the

Governing Board.

Each teacher shall be provided with a copy of the curriculum scope and

sequence at the beginning of each school year which shall include the key

district policies and procedures relating to implementation of the instructional

program.

Teachers are expected to prepare and have available for review upon request

weekly lesson plans.

All teachers will be required to submit substitute lesson plans which will be

updated quarterly or as needed.

• Teachers will assign mandatory homework in support of the instructional program.
• Teachers are expected to maintain up-to-date grade books which record

student achievement on classroom assignments, tests, homework, projects

and other assigned activities.

Teachers are expected to instruct and guide student achievement toward

meeting the districted-mandated competencies in each content area.

• Teachers are expected to follow all state and district testing guidelines.
• Teachers will prepare and disseminate report cards according to district

guidelines and procedures.

All-day kindergartens and grades 1-8 will include at least one (1) special area

class daily.

Teachers will complete and submit substitute evaluation forms through the

principal to the Human Resources Department.

B. Supervision of Students

Teachers are expected to provide a classroom environment which protects

the health, safety and welfare of all students.

Teachers will implement the assertive discipline approach to student

discipline in all classrooms.

Teachers will share with administrators the responsibility to provide

adequate supervision of students.

C. School Operations

Teachers will assist in the maintenance of student records, including

attendance accounting and cumulative folders.

Teachers will share the responsibility for the care of equipment and

instructional materials assigned or allocated to their classrooms and

will assist administration in the maintenance of up-to-date inventory lists.

D. Participation in In-Service Programs

Each teacher may be required to participate in scheduled in-service

workshops during the normal workday. Every effort will be made to

have substitutes and / or administration supervise the classes of

participating teachers.

Any non-reimbursed in service program may not require teachers to

stay past the normal workday.

Each teacher is expected to attend and participate in scheduled

meetings at the unit school, not to exceed two (2) hours per month

beyond the scheduled workday. Meetings may not be scheduled for

Friday afternoons except in emergencies.

Teachers selected by the REA will participate yearly in the development

of in-service programs / workshops.

E. Interaction with Parents

Teachers are expected to maintain positive, professional relationships with

parents, teachers are to communicate with parents regarding academic

progress and student behavior.

Teachers will be required to attend at least two (2) scheduled evening

parent-teacher conferences at the unit school.

Traveling special area teachers may only be required to attend one

1) evening parent-teacher conference per semester.

Teachers will be expected to attend at least two (2) Parent-Teacher

functions at the unit school in addition to the parent-teacher conferences

teachers are encouraged to attend all meetings and functions).

Open House may count as one of the functions.

F. Interaction with Staff

Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with

the effective and orderly operation of the District.

EDUCATION :

Bachelor Degree or Higher

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS :

• A valid Arizona Teaching Certification
• AZ Endorsement Subject Specific
• Appropriately Certified
• Fingerprint Clearance Card

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The working environment is the normal classroom setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Nine-month year, Certified Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION :

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of certified staff.
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