26/27 SY Teacher Theater

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District in Surprise, AZ seeks a dedicated Teacher Theater to build a flexible elementary program and foster growth in students. The position requires a valid Arizona teaching certificate and classroom experience with younger learners, along with a Structured English Immersion endorsement for employment.

You will collaborate with parents and staff, develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, and support field trips and volunteer activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification required.
• Must obtain AZ IVP FPCC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum and state standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and core subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized instruction.
• Translates lesson plans into engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates with parents regularly via newsletters, notes, calls, and conferences.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to ensure an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates student growth and maintains progress records.
• Identifies needs and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Supports field trips and coordinates teachers, aides, and volunteers.
• Creates attractive displays and exhibits of student work.
• Establishes rapport with students, staff, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading documents

Communication skills

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

Valid Arizona Teaching Certification

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

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

TITLE

Teacher Theater

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA

Exempt

GRADE

Certified Salary Schedule

WORK CALENDAR

197

FTE

1.0

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 coordinate the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

Experience

• None.

Abilities

• Read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals
• Write general correspondence and speak effectively with others
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms
• Apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s 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.