6th Grade (Math/Social StudiesTeacher) Revised
Company: Flagstaff Unified School District
Location: flagstaff
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Title: 6th Grade (Math/Social Studies Teacher) (Revised
from Math/Science) Supervisor: Principal Department: Sinagua Middle School 2020- 1.0 FTE; Start date: August 9, 2021 (You may be required
to report 3 contract days prior for orientation) JOB SUMMARY: Teach 6th Grade Math CERTIFICATION: Arizona Department of Education
SecondaryCertificate (6-12) . Valid AZ Dept. of Public Safety IVP
Fingerprint Clearance Card. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: To plan, organize and implement an
excelling learning environment that guides and encourages students
to meet their educational potential. At FUSD, teaching and learning
is centered on student's diverse needs while ensuring a high level
of student achievement. In our classrooms, diversity is understood,
appreciated, and leveraged as an asset. We work collaboratively as
teams to plan instruction that ensures vertical and horizontal
alignment. Demonstration of commitment to learning, a growth
mindset, and embracing a culture of innovation is expected. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Instructional Planning: * Plans instruction from the Arizona State Standards to meet
classroom and student-based objectives. * Assess students' skills
to determine proficiency and classroom supports * States objectives
compatible with department/grade/school goals in performance
outcomes, including lesson plans; documents procedures to achieve
outcomes. * Organizes and makes available the time, space,
materials, and equipment needed before instruction. * Plans
relevant classroom activities and work to reinforce lessons through
active student engagement. Instructional Strategies: * Utilizes effective instructional strategies. * Implements
procedures involving students with the maximum time on task. * Uses
effective and innovative techniques to motivate student
interest/enthusiasm for subject. * Facilitates retention of
learning. * Adjusts instruction to facilitate student mastery. *
Provides prompt and specific feedback to students on both their
work and behavior. * Provides opportunities for all students to
apply knowledge or practice skills. Instruction: * Presents subject matter in a clear, precise, coherent, and
logical way. * Communicates objectives, purpose, value and
relevance of lessons as appropriate. * Communicates appropriate,
competent knowledge of subject matter with confidence and accuracy.
* Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson content
and/or learning activity. * Frequently asks questions of relevance,
clarity, and variety. * Frames questions at different cognitive
levels/differentiates instruction. * Provides appropriate
responses, equitable response opportunities. * Promotes positive
relationships among students by modeling. Instructional Environment: * Provides a learning environment that is positive, provides a
growth mindset, promotes diversity, and allows for innovation and
successful failures. * Communicates enthusiasm for learning and
teaching. Interacts with all students, regardless of ability level,
disability, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Will embrace all
students with empathy and enthusiasm. * Articulates and maintains
classroom behavior system conductive to learning. * Models
professional courtesy and respect in manner and dress. * Encourages
students to deal with varying degrees of success, failure,
self-control, and responsibility. Professional Responsibilities: * Meets professional responsibilities outlined in policy. *
Engages in professional self-development. * Is accessible to
students and parents. * Maintains and communicates accurate records
of grades, attendance, and special reports. * Works cooperatively
to plan curriculum and improve instruction. * Demonstrates ethical
and professional practices in working with students, parents,
colleagues, and student records. * Refers students with special
needs to counselors, specialists, or school nurse as appropriate. *
Makes use of school resources and takes care of all school property
and equipment. * Maintains a safe and health classroom environment.
* Is open to change, growth and innovation in the classroom and
work environment. Goal Setting and Professional Experience * Works toward achievement of school and District goals. * Knows
school and district goals for the current year. * Follows
guidelines and procedures recommended for achieving goals. * Works
with building administration to individualize goals by identifying
objectives, activities and criteria. * Supports administration in
governing student conduct. * Knows school expectations for behavior
and attendance. * Enforces school policies, rules, and procedures
in the classroom, on campus, and at school-related activities. *
Develops and communicates expectations and consequences for student
conduct in the classroom. * Complies with Arizona Revised Statutes,
District policies, federal laws and regulations, and administrative
guidelines. * Is informed and follows District policies, procedures
and guidelines. * Performs other duties as assigned by the building
administration or Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree * Valid Arizona Department of Education
certification for the appropriate teaching level and subject area.
* Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. MENTAL TASKS Communicates verbally and in writing. Reads. Analyze and
evaluate student progress and course curriculum. Develop, implement
and evaluate plans. Manages classroom. Promotes learning and
ensures safety. Perform functions from written and oral instruction
and from observing and listening to others. Evaluate written
materials to include written assignment and tests. PHYSCIAL TASKS Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion
and movement is required to perform the aspects of the job.
Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding
tasks. Work involves sitting and moving for extended periods of
time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching,
bending, stooping (moving to eye level of the student), hold and
grasping objects. Verbal communication ability required. EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS Uses blackboards, whiteboard, easel, bulletin board, computers,
video projectors, chalk, markers, and office or instructional
equipment. FUSD recognizes that ever changing development of
technology but expects all staff to keep abreast of changing
technology opportunities and use tools and devices provided to
them. WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor - classroom environment. Outdoor - all weather conditions
and temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with public,
employees, children and parents. Exposure to noise, dusts, gas and
fumes. CONTROL AND SUPERVISION Monitor control of students, communicates with families
frequently about strengths and areas for growth, volunteers and/or
assistant aides and paraprofessionals in the classroom, field
trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas. Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School
District. Applicants, please include w/ your application, a current
Arizona Department of Education Teacher certificate, current
Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card,
unofficial transcripts. FUSD requires the SEI endorsement and will
allow you the school year to complete the requirements to receive
this endorsement. Official transcripts & employment verifications
required at time of hire for proper salary placement. Candidate
must meet & show proof of being appropriately certified, before
beginning job assignment. It can take several weeks to obtain an
Arizona Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance Card as well
as an Arizona Department of Education Teacher. We encourage you to
begin the process as soon as possible. Arizona Department of Public
Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card: AZDPS Fingerprint Clearance
Card Info. Arizona Department of Education Teacher Certificate:
http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/ Out of State: FUSD will consider out of state applicants.
However, please attach a current teacher certificate for your
state, as well as unofficial transcripts & test scores. Here is a
link to the reciprocity process for the Arizona Department of
Education:
http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/reciprocity/ NOTE: The ideal candidate for this position will have, at time
of application, a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card and an
appropriate Arizona Department of Education teaching certificate
(including all required approved areas or endorsements to ensure
you are appropriately certified). However, if you choose to apply,
but have not yet met the certification criteria as outlined above,
your application may still be considered. If you are selected for
an interview, please be ready to share with the administrator,
where you are in the process of attaining your valid Arizona
Department of Education Certificate. If the Application Deadline is set to either Open until Filled
or Date TBD , a closing date will be entered when it is requested
by the Administrator. The position will close at midnight of the
date indicated. Applicants will not be notified when a closing date
is entered. Therefore, if you are working on your application, we
highly suggest you check for a closing date often. All who apply
will automatically be put into "qualified" status to allow the site
administrator the ability to review your application immediately.
Consequently, you will not receive a verification email from HR,
advising your application has been moved forward for review by
administrators. INTENT TO HIRE: If you are recommended for/offered the position,
but have not met all requirements, the position will be offered as
an intent to hire. The Intent to Hire remains in effect until all
certification requirements are met. (Deadline to meet all
requirements: June 4, 2021). Should you not meet this deadline,
administrators will be given the option to re-post the position to
interview more candidates OR request an extension of the deadline
date. Please note that an "Intent to Hire" is not a binding offer
of employment and no employment contract between you and the
District exists until such time as the District Governing Board
approves the issuance of an employment contract at a public
meeting. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy
of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender
expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national
origin, or disability. Offers of employment, contingent upon
funding. All employees are subject to a criminal background
check.
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