3rd Grade Teacher - SY

Definition

Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.

• Observes and monitors control of student's behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas; establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
• Assesses student needs and develops, implements, and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials; modifies instruction to meet the needs of each child; plans, organizes, and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment; utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes; plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.
• Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students; evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests; analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum; evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom; informs parents of student progress; advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student; informs parents of school activities; participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives.
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm; collaborates with specialists to assist students; may monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers; orders classroom supplies and instructional materials; performs other duties as assigned.

• State and Federal activities standards.
• Developmental levels of school age children.
• District and Department policies and procedures.
• Various teaching techniques and methods.
• Classroom management methods.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Basic math computations.

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
Valid Arizona Elementary 1-8 Teaching Certificate.
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted.

Refer to the Certified Salary Guide.

FTE: 1.0 Days in

Contract:

211

Start Date:

2026/2027 School Year

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