Teacher - Resource MVES

JOB TITLE:TEACHER Resource 4th6th grade)

DEPARTMENT:Lake Valley ElementarySchool

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Certified

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: xx/xx/2014

SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITION REQUIRES SPECIAL ED CERTIFICATION

SUMMARY: Provides support to the instructional process as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. This includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues. Additionally the classroom teacher is to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer the curriculum guides of the District as based on state adopted standards

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials based on district curriculum guides standards and expectations; includes emergency plans in the case of absence and/or illness

Establishes and communicates welldefined objectives for each lesson including relevant projects and activities

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that reflect researchbased instructional strategies including a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiries group discussion lecture discovery etc. and addresses the individual needs interests abilities and maturity levels of the students

Communicates and plans with other members of the staff in the delivery of meaningful instruction for shared students who participate in other programs such as special education programs CTE ELL etc.

Attends staff meetings and district inservice programs (see Policy GCMC)

Serves on school and district committees as requested and able

Is responsible for discharging instructional and noninstructional schoolrelated activities in a thorough and timely manner

Supervises evaluates and provides work assignments to assigned instructional assistants and/or student teachers; works collaboratively with teachers throughout the District; may be responsible for the evaluation and supervision of classified staff

Acts as a supportive and contributing member of the professional staff by participating in group decision making and contributing to the development of a positive cooperative educational environment

Participates in professional development activities to enhance professional skills and maintain Arizona certification

Evaluates provides and maintains accurate reports and records of individual student progress on a regular basis; this includes accurate attendance records grade reports and special program requirements

Identifies and refers unusual student behavior to the appropriate specialists

Reports any student injury or illness or injury to self on school grounds or at school events to the site nurse and principal

Enforces and follows the school and district approved discipline plan

Is responsible for the supervision of students at all times on school grounds or at school events

Knows and observes Board policies and regulations

Advises administration in accordance with established policies and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.

Accounts and maintains inventory for classroom school and district property as required

Advises administration of needed repairs replacements and/or unsafe building conditions as soon as they occur

Follows school regulations regarding emergency procedures

Reports to work daily at the times assigned and remains on duty through the time prescribed Submits and justifies purchasing recommendations to support and enhance the instructional program to the Site Principal or designee

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student educational needs and progress

Interprets and communicates school policies and programs to students and parents

Maintains appropriate records as required by site and district level administration Performs those duties on school grounds or at school events which protect the health and safety of students and other employees

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Knowledge of accepted instructional techniques and methods working with children

Knowledge of data usage including research collection analysis synthesis interpretation and reporting

Ability to do perform multiple functions simultaneously

Ability to do detailed mathematical computations

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff students parents and community members

Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws district procedures and Board policies

Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelors Degree

Valid Arizona Teacher certificate with Required Endorsements

Experience as a teacher

Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit stand stoop bend and walk. The employee may be required to move twenty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to forty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Exposure to noise dust gas and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Contact with employees students and public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.