Job Description:

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in assigned content
3. Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. {Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find
appropriate and acceptable}

REPORTS TO:
Principal

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as
mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs,
interests, and abilities of the students
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interests of the students
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate superior
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony
with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to
communicate these objectives to students
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the
physical limitations of the locations provided and the needs and capabilities of the
individuals or student groups involved
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and
instructional goals and objectives
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress
reports as required
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provides progress
reports as required
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials, and facilities
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and
administrative regulation
13. Assists the administration in implementing all District policies and rules governing student
life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior
and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education – related
purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under
reasonable terms
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and,
cooperatively with department heads, and evaluates their job performance
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month employee. Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.