The posting
Responsible for ensuring continuity of instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university; and
- Valid Arizona teacher or substitute certificate..
INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of District curriculum goals;
- Implements lessons and activities provided by classroom teacher to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students;
- Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner; and
- Maintains a positive feeling tone during lessons.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
- Complies with enforcing and implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct;
- Enforces rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; and
- Consistently expects students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, administrative regulation;
- Cooperates with other members of the staff;
- Maintains confidentiality in all areas, except where required by law;
- Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to student activities, student supervision or other assignments;
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated;
- Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
- Analyzes the special needs for at-risk students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required;
- Maintains a classroom environment that is cognizant of the dignity of the teacher, students and other staff;
- Maintains a manner that seeks positive solutions in actions with others and is efficient and effective in duties despite stressful and/or contentious situations; and
- Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner.
