26 Grade 6 Teacher - Liberty ES

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Location:

Liberty Elementary School
· FTE: 1.0
· Non Interim Position
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Start Date:

01/20/2026

Teacher - Elementary position with responsibilities for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with teachers, professional staff, and administrators; and communicating with parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

• Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject‑specific assessments to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, student achievements, and methods for improvement at home.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and support the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem solving techniques, and personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners and address individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work to address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address student needs.
• Facilitates student learning to achieve success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Instructs students to improve academic success through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in classrooms, on playgrounds, on field trips, and other environments to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Organizes age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities to ensure student participation in learning activities.
• Participates on PLC teams to review data and instructional practices.
• Participates in meetings (staff, district, IEPs, 504s, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports health and safety issues to the assigned administrator and appropriate agencies for student safety and regulatory compliance.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators, and others to resolve issues and provide information or direction.
• Other functions as assigned to support efficient and effective unit operations.

• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: apply assessment instruments; operate standard office equipment and relevant software; teach Arizona State recognized standards; prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge: mathematics content including algebra and/or geometry; read technical information; compose documents; facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; knowledge of codes, policies, regulations and laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; developmental stages; behavioral management strategies.
• Ability: schedule activities, gather and classify data; work with others in diverse circumstances; use data with defined processes; operate equipment; maintain confidentiality; adapt to changing priorities; establish constructive relationships; demonstrate tact and patience; work flexible hours.

• Work under limited supervision using standardized practices; direct others within a small work unit; utilize resources from other units as needed; contribute to impact on the organization’s services.

• Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying,…