26-27 Teacher - 7th Grade Social Studies

Certified Teacher Job Title: Certified Teacher Reports to: Principal Supervises: Students Qualifications: Possesses or qualifies for appropriate Arizona Teacher Certificate. Possesses and maintains fingerprint clearance card administered Possesses special area endorsements as required by state and/or by the Department of Public Safety federal regulations or District policy and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge in subject areas Possesses and maintains appropriate documentation to be named Highly Qualified in current assignment comprehensive background in child development, instructional strategies, curriculum, learning theory and effective schools research Essential Functions: Accounts for student growth consistent with District objectives Gives directions and explanation related to lesson Effectively manages groups of students Uses student responses and questions in teaching Works cooperatively with administration and staff to meet educational needs of the students Uses acceptable written and oral expression Provides effective instruction to students consistent with District Goals and Objectives and appropriate teaching methods Develops procedures for assessing and evaluating student progress on stated objectives Uses instructional time effectively, while also attending to routine tasks Modifies instruction for students at a variety of learning levels Maintains an attractive and stimulating learning environment Uses current research to most effectively organize classroom Communicates enthusiasm, while demonstrating warmth and friendliness Helps students develop positive self-esteem Plans, implements and evaluates instructional programs appropriate for areas of assignment and student population Supports and implements established District discipline programs Manages disruptive behavior and maintains positive classroom environment Becomes aware of and follows the policies and procedures of the school and District Works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, parents and community members Specifies objectives, teaching procedures, content, materials and assessment procedures for lessons Assists in accomplishing school goals Differentiates instruction and techniques based on student abilities and learning styles Regular and punctual attendance required to meet essential functions of job responsibilities. Obtains and uses information about students and seeks assistance from specialists Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Applications can be obtained from the Balsz School District via our website at www.balsz.org. District employees applying for this position are required to submit an application on the website. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and isn't an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Balsz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Balsz School District 4825 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008 602-629-6400 phone | 602-629-6470 fax