TITLE: Certified Teacher (Telecommute Eligible)
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Certified Placement Schedule
QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements.
Preschool Requirements: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis-screening test recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. A Food Handler’s Card authorized through the Arizona Department of Health prior to the starting date of employment.
REPORTS TO: Person(s) designated by the Board or Superintendent
SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals, volunteers, students and student teachers
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential
I. Uses knowledge of Subject Matter
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Demonstrates knowledge in subject area
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Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence
II. Displays Interpersonal Skills
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Communicates effectively with students
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Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect
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Promotes positive self-concepts in learners
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Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment
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Communicates enthusiasm for learning
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Uses correct written and oral expression
III. Plans for Instruction
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Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities
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Assesses student’s skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives
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Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives
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Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task
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Follows the design of the district’s curriculum
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Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives
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Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking
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Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs
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Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives
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Monitors and assesses student’ progress using specific procedures
IV. Provides instruction
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Provides instruction at student’s skill level
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Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan
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Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence
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Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking
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Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasks
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Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives
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Models correct performance for students
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Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson
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Monitors student learning throughout the learning process
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Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding
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Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs
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Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria
V. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction
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Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives
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Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successful
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Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learning
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Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives
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Summarizes learning using a variety of methods
VI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies
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Uses effective classroom management techniques
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Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior
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Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectives
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Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing board
VII. Displays Professionalism
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Acts in a professional manner
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Engages in professional development
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Seeks and shares professional ideas
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Acts in accordance with teacher responsibilities, both legal and professional and uses discretion in the use of professional or confidential information
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Identifies exceptional students and refers them to appropriate specialist
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Uses effective strategies for parent teacher communication including conferences
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Demonstrates willingness to accept additional responsibilities
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Supervises and evaluates additional support staff and/or volunteers when applicable
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Shows care in personal hygiene and grooming
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Attends all meetings as required
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Adheres to Board and Administrative policy
VIII. Gathers and Records Data
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Maintains appropriate and adequate information
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Federal Law
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State Law
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o District Policy
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o School Procedures
Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies GCC & GDD.