5th Grade ELA Teacher @Jasinski

Buckeye Elementary School District•Buckeye, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 5th Grade ELA Teacher is responsible for preparing and instructing elementary students in English Language Arts according to established curriculum and individual student needs. This involves assessing student performance, developing and evaluating daily lesson plans, and modifying instruction to cater to each child's learning requirements. The role also includes preparing teaching materials and reports, implementing a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum, and fostering a positive and organized learning environment through effective classroom management techniques. The teacher is expected to use data and technology to enhance learning, evaluate student achievements, and communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and school activities. Collaboration with instructional teams, specialists, and community agencies is also a key aspect, as is directing support staff and reporting incidents to ensure student safety and adherence to policies. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related.
Possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate.
Possess Arizona Identify Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

Prepare thorough and complete lesson plans and instruct elementary students in accordance with established curriculum and student need.
Assess student needs and performance.
Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials.
Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
Implement a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum design that emphasizes building meaningful content connections for the students.
Establish a positive learning environment, prepare, deliver and respond with differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students.
Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.
Uses and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment.
Plans instruction and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Uses data to inform program effectiveness and student success.
Use technology to enhance learning.
Evaluate students’ performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities.
Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
Promote positive relations with parents through ongoing communication and conferences.
Informs/Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student activities, progress, attendance, areas for improvement and methods for reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.
Inform parents of student progress and school activities.
Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student.
Participates as a member of an instructional team to develop and promote learning activities for students that is built on an integrated continuum curriculum, consistent with district and school education objectives.
Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.
Direct student workers, teacher assistant and classroom volunteers to maximize their efficiency and meet work requirements.
Participate in a variety of meetings including professional learning communities to discuss, share, evaluate results, problems, success stories and to plan ways to solve student issues or increase student achievement.
Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education Code, District and/or school policies.
Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.