Elementary PE ELA Teacher eCampus

Position Title: Elementary PE Teacher/EL Support Instructor
Supervisor: Principal at assigned location
Term of Employment: 9 months
Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Summary: Teachers will help elementary students learn subject matter and skills in an online learning environment that will contribute to their development as mature able and responsible men and women.

Please note there is a parallel position posted for a .5 PE teacher exclusively. Position hired for will depend on applicant qualifications. Once one position is filled the other will be closed.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The following responsibilities tie into our strategic plan for student success safety and well-being stewardship of community resources and community connection. We believe these four areas help us remain focused on Peoria Unifieds vision:Every Student Every Day Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.

Student Successï½ Manage and educate students while helping them discover and fulfill their potential

Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans
Document and share student grades and evaluations

Safety and Well-Being- Cultivate a creative learning environment and maintain a safe inviting and nurturing space for students staff and the community

Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and uphold District discipline policies
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities

Community Connectionï½ Enhance Peoria Unifieds culture which encourages and strengthens parent and community partnerships

Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms
Foster positive relationships with students teachers parents and community members

Stewardship of Community Resourcesï½ Adheres to effective policies practices and accountability of District resources

Maintain accurate and complete records required by law District policy and administrative regulation
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions: Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include but are not limited to the following tasks duties knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list isILLUSTRATIVE ONLYandis not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESgenerally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Instructs assigned online classes
• Maintains course to ensure alignment with current best online practices
• Facilitates and modifies a program of study to meet the individual needs interests and abilities of the students
• Maintains a positive and nurturing on-line environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to learning
• Provides targeted English Language Learner instruction to qualifying students
• Supports classroom teachers with English Language Learners integrated instructional time
• Communicates extensively with students and parents and shows written or electronic evidence of that communication at the request of the supervisor
• Maintains standards of online learning behavior and upholds district wide discipline and acceptable use policies
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of district curriculum goals
• Strives to implement through instruction and example the districts philosophy of education
• Assesses student accomplishments on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Complies with all IEP 504 & Special Education requirements as they pertain to enrolled students
• Maintains complete accurate records required by law district policy & administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementation of rules and/or policies governing student conduct
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when such encounters are required or requested under reasonable terms and as directed in the eCampus Guidelines and Procedures
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal state county and city statutes rules policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of appropriate teaching strategies and methods
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers vendors students parents the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
  
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid intern provisional or standard Arizona Teaching Certificate; or possess the necessary qualifications to become certified in the state of Arizona. Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Prefer to have taught the course at least one semester in a face-to-face environment
• Must have internet access at home to check course and email students
• May be required to work outside regular contract hours
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona drivers license
• May be required to travel to perform work functions