OVERVIEW
The teacher provides meaningful enrichment experiences for homeschooled students in grades 4-8. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Current IVP Fingerprint Card
- Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials .
- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills and resource materials
- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
- Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
- Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning
- Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
- Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
- Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists).
Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
- Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
- Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
- Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
- Produces, utilizes and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
- Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
- Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
- Communicates an expectation of success for all students
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS :
- Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
- Adheres to the Statement of Awareness / Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
- Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
- Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular / school-related activities and committees
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
- Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
- Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator
SUPERVISION
Site Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
30+ days ago