Teacher- 6th

**TITLE**: Teacher
- 6th & 7th grade IB Science Teacher - Middle School-McKemy Academy of International Studies 2024 - 2025

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
To create a flexible middle school grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor Degree
- Arizona Elementary and/or Secondary Certification
- SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in assigned academic area, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**DEPARTMENT**: Learning and Leadership

**SALARY**: Certified

**WORK YEAR**: Teacher Calendar

**REPORTS TO**: Principal or Department Head

**EVALUATION**: Teacher Evaluation

**SUPERVISES**: Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)