Algebra II Teacher

Vail Unified School District•Vail, AZ

About The Position

Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives. The teacher assesses student needs, plans and delivers instruction, evaluates student work and progress, and modifies instruction to meet individual learning needs. The position also promotes a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment; communicates with parents about student progress and classroom evaluations; and collaborates with instructional teams and specialists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Must meet North Central requirements in the respective subject area.
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to employees of the organization.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Observe and monitor student behavior in classrooms and other school settings, including playgrounds, field trips, lunchrooms, libraries, and school buses.
Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere that supports students’ emotional and physical safety, mutual respect, self-discipline, cooperation, and responsibility.
Assess student needs and develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, activities, and materials.
Modify instruction and programs to meet individual student needs.
Plan and organize classroom materials, space, and time to support curricular activities.
Use classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement to maintain student safety, organization, and a productive learning environment.
Plan and deliver instruction to meet specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
Use instructional techniques that encourage and motivate students.
Evaluate written assignments, tests, student performance, and course curriculum.
Make provisions to address students’ learning needs based on evaluations of their achievements and progress.
Inform parents and students about classroom evaluation methods, and inform parents about student progress, helpful instructional methods, and school activities.
Participate on an instructional team to promote learning activities consistent with district and school education objectives.
Notify the site administrator about students whose characteristics indicate special needs, and collaborate with specialists to assist students.
Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.
Supervise students and, as applicable, monitor teacher assistants and classroom volunteers.