Kinder Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District #1

TEACHER

Purpose Statement:

The job of TEACHER is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

This job reports to PRINCIPAL

Essential Functions

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress expectations goals etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Directs student workers volunteers etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom lunch grounds etc. for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc. for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc. for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code administrative and/or school policies. Other Functions

• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 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 skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: preparing and maintaining accurate records analytical skills promoting child centered environment record keeping verbal and written communication skills. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities concepts of grammar and punctuation pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws safety practices and procedures stages of child development. Working knowledge of school system ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; routinely gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. In working with others independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting curriculum to meet needs of students adapting to changing work priorities addressing the learning styles of students assessing learning outcomes achieved by students communicating with diverse groups communicating with students creating and maintaining climate of respect Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to affect the Organizations services. Working Environment Education Bachelors degree in job related area. Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
• Must be appropriately certified through the Arizona Department of Education to teach subject(s). Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate. SEI 45 hours) endorsement is required. Additional endorsements may be required for certain positions.
• Experience Job related experience is desired.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5 sitting 20 walking and 75 standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
• Responsibility
• implementing activities that promote student learning implementing classroom management techniques maintaining confidentiality meeting deadlines and schedules planning instructional goals/outcomes for students setting priorities utilizing current technology working as part of a team working with detailed information/data working with frequent interruptions.

Maintain Arizona Certification and fingerprint card Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance FLSA Status

Approval Date

Salary Grade

Exempt

Certificated BAMA45

Job description available upon request