Elementary Teacher - 6th

Position: Elementary Teacher 4 - 6th

Location:

Arizona Desert Elementary School

Elementary Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Elementary Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction 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. This job reports to Principal.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
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
• preparing and maintaining accurate records

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, 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. 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
• 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. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data;

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 tact and patience
• working flexible hours

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Experience:

Job related experience is required.

Education:

Bachelors degree in job-related area

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