2024-2025 Art Teacher

Union Elementary School District - AZ

**Elementary Classroom Teacher**

**Purpose Statement**

The job of Elementary Classroom Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for developing student growth in academic and interpersonal skills; implementing district approved curriculum; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction within established District curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Assigned Administrator

**Essential Functions**

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Administers tests and learning assessments (e.g. standardized testing and individual testing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring assessments are in accordance with District testing programs.

Advises parents and legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals (e.g. curriculum testing covering writing, science, math, history, communication; modification of instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; counseling students; individual instruction and small group instruction, etc.) for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.

Circulates throughout the classroom for the purpose of monitoring student progress/performance.

Collaborates with other elementary instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources (e.g. committee meetings, departmental meetings, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, ensuring effective parental communication, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

Develops elementary public-school objectives and lesson plans focusing on all content (e.g. lesson plans that meet state required standards and create a foundation for General Education learning goals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student learning.

Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Manages student behavior (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, school transportation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring conformance with school standards and District policies, providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

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Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, school transportation, small group activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment demonstrating best practices.

Oversees additional instructional programs (e.g. after school processes, summer school program, etc.) for the purpose of managing scheduled student learning programs.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Reports incidents (e.g. suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to
Education Code and school policies.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and direction.

**Other Functions**

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

**Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications**

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; general knowledge and understanding of General Education foundational conc