SY26-27 High School Science Teacher

Nogales USD•Nogales, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and offering feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Requirements

Skills required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Analytical skills promoting a child-centered environment.
Record keeping.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, concepts of grammar and punctuation, pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, safety practices and procedures, and stages of child development.
Working knowledge of school system.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Ability to analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes.
Ability to operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes.
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives.
Problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Adapting curriculum to meet the needs of students.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Addressing the learning styles of students.
Assessing learning outcomes achieved by students.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Communicating with students.
Creating and maintaining a climate of respect.
Implementing activities that promote student learning.
Implementing classroom management techniques.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Meeting deadlines and schedules.
Planning instructional goals/outcomes for students.
Setting priorities.
Utilizing current technology.
Working as part of a team.
Working with detailed information/data.
Working with frequent interruptions.
Bachelors degree in job related area.
Must be appropriately certified through the Arizona Department of Education to teach subject(s).
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
SEI (45 hours) endorsement is required.
Maintain Arizona Certification and fingerprint card.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teacher's expectations, develop methods for improvement, and reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student's progress, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments to provide an effective school program and address the needs of individual students.
Directs student workers, volunteers, etc. to maximize their efficiency and meet work requirements.
Facilitates student learning to achieve success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
Monitors student activities (e.g., classroom, lunch, grounds) to ensure the safety and welfare of students.
Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to Education Code, administrative, and/or school policies.
Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.