Teacher - 5th Grade ELA (26/27 SY)

Washington Elementary School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District 6 in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a 5th Grade ELA teacher to start immediately. The role involves delivering district-approved curriculum, diagnosing student needs, and engaging students through planned lessons and technology integration.

You will communicate with parents, maintain records, and collaborate with aides and volunteers to create a positive learning environment while upholding confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain AZ Department of Education Teaching Certification.
• Must hold and maintain AZ Identity Verified Prints (AZ IVP FPCC).

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum and Arizona State standards.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized/small-group instruction.
• Communicates with parents outside class via newsletters, notes, calls, conferences.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards for an effective learning environment.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains records; prepares progress reports.
• Plans and coordinates work of aides, parents, and volunteers in classroom and field trips.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Flexibility

Organization

Collaboration

Rapport with students/parents

District coaching training

Lifelong learning

Education

Arizona Dept of Education certification

AZ IVP fingerprint clearance

Job description

Teacher – 5th Grade ELA

Washington Elementary School District 6, Richard E. Miller, Phoenix, Arizona. Starting date: Immediately.

Summary

Under general direction, the incumbent provides quality instruction through planned lessons, diagnosing learning needs, creating and leading engaging learning activities, utilizing assessments to monitor student progress, and communicating with administration and parents. A flexible classroom environment is created to foster learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Teaches district approved curriculum and Arizona State standards.
• 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, provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day via newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences.
• 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.
• Is available 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.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Enforces classroom management structure and rules to ensure academic engagement, and the physical and mental safety of all students.
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Maintains knowledge of grade level content and standards for the students served.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification for the position hired.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials, and assessments.
• Ability to interpret data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Support of school and district mission and vision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establishment of rapport with peers and parents.
• Willingness to participate in district training for coaching.
• Lifelong learning and pursuit of leadership opportunities.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. Noise level usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Washington Elementary 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. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures, contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602-347-2801.