Job: First Grade Teacher

We are hiring for a highly qualified and certified first grade teacher for the 2009-2010 school year! If you qualify, please continue reading!

SUMMARY: The first grade teacher is to create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
•Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
•Maintains regular attendance.
•Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
•Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
•Teaches district-approved curriculum.
•Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
•Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
•Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
•Models lessons for students.
•Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
•Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
•Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
•Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
•Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
•Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Arts degree.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with student, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.