Classroom Teacher - 8th grade Science

Arizona Department of Education•Chandler, AZ

29d

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher guides students toward achieving their full potential by transforming district curriculum standards into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through effective instruction and specialized assignments, the teacher promotes academic growth and personal development. This role upholds Chandler Unified School District's mission and vision by fostering an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all learners.

Requirements

Bachelor's/Master's Degree
AZ Teaching Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
SEI endorsement coursework completed
Appropriately Certified
Function effectively as a team member
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
Positively accept direction
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and culturally competent manner
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
Be a positive role model for students
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

Responsibilities

Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and students with special needs
Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
Use available technology to enhance learning
Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
Participate in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low-performing students
Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Participate in the intervention process at sites
Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences
Participate in school and District initiatives
Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments
Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site