25/26 SY Teacher Kindergarten (SHES)

Dysart Schools; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated elementary teacher to foster a positive learning environment. In this role, you will create engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and encourage personal growth. Your ability to connect with students, parents, and colleagues will be crucial in building a supportive educational community. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners' lives, shaping their foundational skills and knowledge. If you are passionate about education and committed to student success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Arizona teaching certificate and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Strong skills in classroom management and curriculum development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction to students.
• Communicate regularly with parents and maintain student behavior standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Education

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Computer Software Applications

Job description

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Academic Instruction

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

197

GRADE

Certified Salary Schedule

APPROVED

REVISED

8/19/2019

**A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD)**

SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conference, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Principles and practices of program administration.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

SKILL IN:

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials.
• Maintaining and updating documentation.
• Organizing and maintaining records, files, and program information.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.