Elementary Teacher - Band (Heritage and Desert Palms)

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher - Band teaches and supports elementary students at Heritage and Desert Palms, helping them develop subject knowledge and skills and become mature, capable, and responsible individuals prepared to shape tomorrow. The role involves creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment, supporting student potential, and contributing to student success, safety and well-being, stewardship of district resources, and community connection. The teacher develops and implements creative lesson plans, evaluates and documents student progress, maintains classroom expectations and district discipline policies, and takes reasonable precautions to protect students and school property. The role also includes communicating and building relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members; maintaining required records; and continuing to improve professional competence. The position is for a nine-month term and reports to the principal at the assigned location.

Requirements

A valid intern, provisional, or standard Arizona Teaching Certificate, or the qualifications necessary to become certified in Arizona.
Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid government-issued ID.
May be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.
May be required to work outside normal working hours.
May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Responsibilities

Manage and educate students while helping them discover and fulfill their potential.
Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans.
Document and share student grades and evaluations.
Cultivate a creative learning environment and maintain a safe, inviting, and nurturing space for students, staff, and the community.
Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and uphold District discipline policies.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Foster positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community members.
Maintain accurate and complete records required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Perform other duties as assigned.