Elementary Teacher- 5th Grade

Maricopa Unified School District #20•Maricopa, AZ

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher teaches basic subject matter to pupils in a classroom using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. The teacher develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to pupils’ needs. Instructional strategies may include inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery. The teacher translates lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time and establishes and maintains pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning atmosphere. The teacher evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. The teacher communicates with parents about pupil progress and the school program, identifies pupil needs, and works with other professional staff to assess and help pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems. The teacher creates an effective learning environment through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers; maintains professional competence through district-provided and self-selected professional growth activities; and cooperates with administrators in developing evaluation methods consistent with district guidelines. Additional duties include selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids, maintaining inventory records, supervising pupils during assigned out-of-classroom activities, administering group standardized tests according to the district testing program, participating in curriculum development, serving on faculty committees, and sponsoring pupil activities. The position is classified as exempt and has a 185- or 187-day contract. Salary is based on the approved certified compensation plan and education and experience.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Department of Education certification/endorsement consistent with the assignment.
Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
EPI assessment.
Teacher Screening Interview.
Knowledge of best-practice teaching strategies.
Knowledge of best practices in classroom management.
Knowledge of data assessment and disaggregation.
Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Knowledge of district rules of conduct and ethics.
Knowledge of relevant Governing Board policies.
Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
Effective professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to perform the position’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including critical sensory requirements and specified movement, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

Teach basic subject matter using the Board of Education-adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to meet pupils’ needs.
Use varied instructional strategies, including inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents about pupils’ progress and explain the school program.
Identify pupil needs and collaborate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective learning environment through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Cooperate with the appropriate administrator to develop evaluation methods consistent with district guidelines.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids and maintain required inventory records.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and sponsor pupil activities.