Teacher - 8th Gr Social Studies

Glendale Elementary School District #40; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Elementary School District #40 is seeking a Teachers to implement the district curriculum and translate goals into engaging learning experiences. The role involves planning, assessing student progress, and maintaining professional classroom environments.

The candidate will communicate with parents and collaborate with staff to support student success. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and an Arizona teaching certificate; compliance with all clearances and district

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Valid Arizona teacher’s Certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject matter.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination
• Valid form I-9

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the District approved program of study to meet student needs.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with students and parents.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and respectful.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policy.

Skills

Applying assessment instruments

Operating office equipment

Using relevant software

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona teaching certificate

Job description

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Teacher

Purpose Statement

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each individual student in the district.

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement the District approved program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with the district curriculum.
• Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives and use techniques and materials that motivate the desire to learn.
• Prepare a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences. This weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline.
• Monitor and assess student progress and communicate the same on a regular basis to students and their parents.
• Diagnose, instruct and evaluate specific student needs and seek assistance of district specialists as required.
• Communicate objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
• Create a classroom environment that is cognizant of the dignity of the teacher, students and other staff.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior.
• Develop and implement reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure, which are conducive to learning in a fair and just manner.
• Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills.
• Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures.
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner.
• Open lines of communication with students and parents on the academics and behavioral processes of students.
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities.
• Maintain and strive to improve professional competence.
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods and in selecting materials.
• Be alert to hazardous or dangerous conditions that could threaten the safety of students and staff.

Other Functions

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 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 include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability is required to 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; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• 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 include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

• Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; direct other persons within a small work unit; track budget expenditures.
• Utilize resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.
• Opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

Evidence of a comprehensive background in child development, instructional strategies, classroom curricular implementation, learning theory and effective school research.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university.

Equivalency

Valid Arizona teacher’s Certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject matter.

Clearances

• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination
• Valid form I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Exempt Certified