Job Description

TITLE: Certified Teacher, Kindergarten

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

+ Demonstrates knowledge in subject area + Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence

II. Displays Interpersonal Skills

+ Communicates effectively with students + Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect
+ Promotes positive self-concepts in learners
+ Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment
+ Communicates enthusiasm for learning
+ Uses correct written and oral expression

III. Plans for Instruction

+ Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities + Assesses student's skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives
+ Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives
+ Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task
+ Follows the design of the district's curriculum
+ Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives
+ Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking
+ Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs
+ Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives
+ Monitors and assesses student' progress using specific procedures

IV. Provides instruction

+ Provides instruction at student's skill level + Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan
+ Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence
+ Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking
+ Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasks
+ Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives
+ Models correct performance for students
+ Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson
+ Monitors student learning throughout the learning process
+ Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding
+ Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs
+ Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria

V. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction

+ Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives + Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successful
+ Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learning
+ Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives
+ Summarizes learning using a variety of methods

VI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies

+ Uses effective classroom management techniques + Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior
+ Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectives
+ Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing board

VII. Displays Professionalism

+ Acts in a professional manner + Engages in professional development
+ Seeks and shares professional ideas
+ Acts in accordance with teacher responsibilities, both legal and professional and uses discretion in the use of professional or confidential information
+ Identifies exceptional students and refers them to appropriate specialist
+ Uses effective strategies for parent teacher communication including conferences
+ Demonstrates willingness to accept additional responsibilities
+ Supervises and evaluates additional support staff and/or volunteers when applicable
+ Shows care in personal hygiene and grooming
+ Attends all meetings as required
+ Adheres to Board and Administrative policy


VIII. Gathers and Records Data

+ Maintains appropriate and adequate information + - Federal Law
- State Law
- o District Policy
- o School Procedures

Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies GCC & GDD.