Social Studies Junior High School Teacher (5361)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Studies Junior High School Teacher leads students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for individual students. The teacher plans and implements a program of study aligned with the district curriculum, uses effective teaching techniques and materials, and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests. The role monitors and assesses student progress, addresses specific student needs, and supports students’ personal and social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image, and other life skills. The teacher promotes district policies and procedures, communicates professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and the community, and assumes responsibility for student supervision. The position is for 195 days over 10 months, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; longer hours may be required. Compensation is according to the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided according to district policy.

Requirements

Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification.
Meet all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area, including proper teaching area endorsements.
Pass a background clearance.
Obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

Support the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District.
Plan and implement a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities within the district curriculum.
Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
Create weekly written lesson plans describing daily learning experiences and correlating them with curriculum guide or course outline aims and objectives.
Monitor and assess student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
Diagnose, instruct, and evaluate specific student needs, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
Communicate aims and objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing proper student behavior.
Develop and implement reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules fairly and justly.
Create educational experiences that help students develop personal and social adjustment, decision-making, a positive self-image, and other life skills.
Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
Communicate concerns and ideas positively, professionally, and ethically with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
Assume legal responsibility for supervising students on school property and at school-sponsored activities.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Perform individual responsibilities assigned by the principal or supervisor, including committee work, student activities, student supervision, and other planning or professional assignments.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
Perform duties under stress while interacting with students, parents, peers, and the general public.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.