Middle School ELA Teacher

Gila Crossing Community School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila Crossing Community School in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a dedicated Teacher K-8 to create an intellectually stimulating environment for students. The role involves crafting lesson plans and collaborating with staff to support student success.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, current Arizona Teaching Certificate, and be highly qualified per state regulations. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, advising parents, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified as defined by the State of Arizona.
• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Current Arizona Teachers Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and challenging learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans and collaborate with other professionals.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Highly qualified as defined by the State of Arizona

Basic math proficiency

Ability to analyze situations

Flexibility in working with others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Current Arizona Teachers Certificate

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

Assessment instruments

Standard office equipment

Job description

Job Title: Teacher K-8.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Supervised By: Principal.

Classification: Full-Time, 10-month Contract.

Directly Supervises: None.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified as defined by the State of Arizona and other Governing regulations.
• Education – Bachelor degree.
• Current Arizona Teachers Certificate.
• SEI requirements.
• First Aid/CPR Certified.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive background check.

Job Goals

The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment in which each student is actively engaged in meaningful activities. To develop lesson plans within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying Assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
• Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
• Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting fact and patience; and working flexible hours POSITION.

Responsibilities

• Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans that takes into account the unique stories, accomplishments, and struggles of au Native people.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• To build the cultural competence of educators, professional development must address evidence-based practices related to instruction, curriculum, and school climate/environment.
• Educators and communities must openly dialogue to identify opportunities to implement culturally responsive practices and strategies.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program those addressing individual student requirements.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials {e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment.

Probationary Period

Newly appointed employee will be subject to an initial ninety (90) calendar day probation period.

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The duties listed above are only intended as illustrations of the various types and scope of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment or extension of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the position change.