TEACHER – GENERAL

POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for making knowledge accessible to all students, developing students cognitive capacity and respect for learning, implementing ILP (Individual Learning Plans);, fostering students’ self-esteem, motivation, and sense of civic responsibility and leadership, ongoing professional growth, development of a variety of teaching and instruction materials and strategies, planning for instructional assistants and parental volunteers in classroom management, implementing school policies, communication with parents about students’ academic as well as discipline issues. Due to the nature of this position, working around and with students, the employee will be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the school policy and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Post Bachelors in Education from an accredited college or university or meets Highly Qualified requirements per the Arizona Department of Education.
  • State of Arizona Teaching Certificate (appropriate endorsements may be required depending on the area of instruction or have passed appropriate AEPA or NES proficiency exams.
  • Satisfactory criminal background checks with current fingerprint clearance card
  • Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
  • Regular and predictable attendance is essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Delivers instruction in reading, writing, spelling, language and vocabulary, math, science, social studies, technology, counseling, study skills, health, problem-solving, foreign languages, ESL, family and consumer sciences, physical education, music, chorus. Determines instruction techniques, strategies, methods and adapts curriculum and learning styles to meet and assess student’s needs.
  • Performs clerical duties including attendance record keeping, copying, cutting, filing, ordering of supplies, and the like as well as computer software skills.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians about academic and discipline issues through various mediums including phone calls, notes, progress reports, etc.
  • Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements.
  • Developing and creating classroom displays, storing materials, cleaning and organizing of tables and shelves, disassembling of the classroom at the end of the school year.
  • Developing activities and resources, strategies and methods for a variety of teaching, creating lesson plans and substitute teaching plans that are aligned learning objectives with the school guides.
  • Develops, analyzes adjusts and implements ILP for students to accommodate instruction based on assessment and determining correct assessment tool and appropriate level to use.
  • Supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recreation periods, lunch periods, play periods, and field trips to include resolving conflicts.
  • Assess and evaluates performance, behavior, and progress of students in grades, progress reports and assessing comprehension of learning objectives.
  • Participates in extra-curricular activities such as Meet the Teacher, ILP’sSummatives, evening performances, Spring Fling or preparations and coordinating of any other aspect of public demonstration of student learning.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed or enrolled.
  • Organizes and plans field trips, class parties.
  • Assisting in the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision making.
  • Contributes to the professional growth of self and colleagues including sharing and planning curriculum, staying current with educational trends, and continuing professional growth to meet the state and school requirements including current teaching certificates.
  • Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program.
  • Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

ASU Preparatory Academy Charter School,sponsored by Arizona State University is an innovative K-12 charter school. We believe that all students can achieve a four-year university degree. We prepare Arizona students for success with personalized attention in a university-embedded academic program that empowers them to complete college, compete globally and contribute to their communities. The ASU Prep network includes three school locations on four campuses and serves more than 2,200 Pre K-12th grade students. We hire outstanding, highly qualified and creative teachers and support staff who provide innovative and rigorous instruction and promote a healthy learning climate of respect, pride, and community. We seek collaborative, student-centered teachers and support staff, who continuously seek to improve student learning in a diverse environment.

To apply:Please visit complete an online application and submit a résumé.

ASU Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.