6th Grade Teacher

Gila Crossing Community School•Laveen Village, AZ

About The Position

The teacher creates a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment where each student is actively engaged in meaningful activities. The role develops lesson plans within established curriculum guidelines, collaborates with teachers, professional staff, and administrators on instructional and classroom issues, and responds to parents’ or guardians’ inquiries about the instructional program and student progress. The position is a full-time, 10-month contract and is supervised by the Principal. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The teacher instructs and assesses students, monitors progress, manages student behavior, and communicates with students’ families and school staff. The role also contributes to culturally responsive instruction and professional learning, prepares records and instructional materials, and supports a safe and positive learning environment.

Requirements

Be highly qualified as defined by the State of Arizona and other governing regulations.
Bachelor’s degree.
Current Arizona Teacher Certificate.
Meet SEI requirements.
First Aid/CPR certified.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive background check.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including calculations with fractions, percentages, and ratios; ability to read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations.
Ability to perform complex technical tasks and periodically upgrade skills as job conditions change.
Ability to apply assessment instruments, operate standard office equipment and pertinent software, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, regulations and laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; child development; and behavioral management strategies.
Ability to schedule activities and meetings, gather and classify data, and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with others in varied circumstances, analyze data using different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups, varied data, and job-related equipment.
Ability to analyze issues, create action plans, interpret guidelines independently when working with data, and solve moderately complex equipment-related problems.
Ability to establish constructive relationships, adapt to changing priorities, maintain confidentiality, exhibit tact and patience, and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans within established curriculum guidelines.
Administer and develop subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency and inform individual learning plans.
Advise parents or legal guardians about student progress, expectations, achievements, and ways to support classroom goals at home.
Assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and goals, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and support classroom objectives and the school improvement plan.
Support culturally responsive practices through educator and community dialogue and professional development addressing instruction, curriculum, and school climate.
Counsel students on academic performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and personal issues.
Demonstrate and differentiate teaching methods to address individual student requirements.
Instruct students through a defined course of study.
Manage student behavior to maintain a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitor students in educational settings, including classrooms, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, and field trips.
Participate in meetings and professional development activities.
Prepare grades, lesson plans, parent and student correspondence, examinations, quizzes, attendance records, and anecdotal records.
Report incidents such as fights, suspected abuse or substance abuse, harassment, and zero-tolerance offenses.