2024-2025 Kindergarten Teacher (CC: TBD)

JOB GOAL:  Under general supervision serves as classroom teacher or a combination thereof and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability. Instructs children in standards based learning activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Education or related.
Must possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching
Certificate in Elementary Education or be immediately eligible for the same.
Must possess Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
 
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Teach kindergarten students according to State and District standards. Share primary responsibility for
implementing the District's required curriculum. Prepare and teach weekly lesson plans based on District
and State guidelines. Evaluate student learning. Maintain up-to-date grade books and records. Follow all
State and District testing guidelines. Prepare and disseminate report cards. Analyzes data to plan
instruction that addresses whole and small group, as well as individual student needs. Uses and develops
research based instructional materials and strategies to meet the wide range of diverse student population.
Knowledgably, skilled and possess a willingness to incorporate the use of technology within the
curriculum to enhance student learning. Works collaboratively with his/her grade level team to effectively
plan for student learning. Monitors and advocates for all students’ academic and social development
needs by seeking professional staff members expertise and guidance. Evaluates and maintains student
progress by maintaining current and on-going accurate records. Establishes and maintains effective
routines and procedures to maximize instructional time. Conveys high expectations for learning to
motivate students to perform at his/her fullest potential. Creates an academic rich environment that
coveys high expectations and fosters student learning. Facilitates polite and respectful teacher to student
interactions. Uses a variety of communication means and strategies to regularly communicate with
families regarding individual student learning and progress. Makes provisions for being available for
district scheduled parent teacher conferences, as well as other related purposes outside the instructional
day to discuss individual student learning and progress. Shares responsibility to provide adequate
supervision of all students before, during and end of the school day in all areas of the school. Actively
participates in required school and district professional development as scheduled. Collaborates and
cooperates with site administration to adhere to the district approved evaluation system and guidelines.
Positively contributes to the improvement efforts within the school.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Full time employment
SALARY:  Salary schedule approved by the Governing Board       
OPENING/CLOSING:  Open until filled and contingent upon available funds