Phoenix Elementary District #1 | Job posting 9139 |
1817 NORTH 7TH ST, PHOENIX, Arizona, 85006 | Job posted as of Mar 03, 2015,12:01 AM CST until Jun 30, 2015,11:59 PM CST |
Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is steeped in heritage and tradition in the heart of Phoenix and dedicated to the total development of every preschool through eighth grade student enrolled by setting high expectations for each child and fostering academic leadership. Applicants for teaching positions in the Phoenix Elementary School District #1 should submit their application through https://phxschools.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx, but also take the TeacherMatch Educator Professional Inventory (EPI) through the following link: http://bit.ly/1gOJlc9 |
SUMMARY: To create a flexible instructional program
and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish
effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils
to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for
elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to
establish good relationships with other staff members.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
· Effectively
utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes
responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform
designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
· Maintains
regular attendance.
· Complies
with State Law and District policies and regulations.
· Maintains a
safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
· Teaches
district-approved curriculum.
· Instructs
pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
· Develops
lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small
group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
· Task
analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning
experiences.
· Models
lessons for students.
· Uses
effective Classroom Management techniques.
· Establishes,
shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective
learning atmosphere.
· Anticipates
and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large
groups of children.
· Evaluates
pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares
progress reports.
· Identifies
pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for
individual education plans.
· Provides
individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs
of the student.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom employees,
students and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Arts degree.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid K-8 Arizona Teaching
Certificate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to
write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information
and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general
public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with
mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical
problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability
to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of
current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and
implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and
abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with student,
peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of
all district requirements and School Board policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and
sometimes walk and sit. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs
such as boxes of books and AV/VCR
carts. The employee is directly responsible
for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the
ability to adjust focus. The position
requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and
interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work
environment is quiet to moderate. Duties
are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with
the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of
the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this
position and additional duties may be assigned.