QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate  To obtain certificate information, please visit  www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/certificates
3. Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card   To obtain information on IVP fingerprint clearance cards, please visit www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

JOB GOAL:

To continue student learning in the absence of the classroom teacher; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implements lesson plans, utilizes instructional materials and provides effective classroom instruction.
2. Uses classroom management techniques that promote positive student behavior.
3. Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4. Maintains a safe, orderly environment for students, conducive to learning.
5. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
6. Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
7. Is reliable and punctual
8. Displays professionalism through positive attitude and professional dress.
9. Complies with state law and district policies and regulations.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Supports school and district mission and vision.
2. Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
3. Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
4. Establishes rapport with peers and school staff.
5. Demonstrates lifelong learning.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Front office

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Maintains valid certifications and fingerprint card.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated by the building principal or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk;

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function 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 regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.

COMPENSATION:

$150/Day for classroom coverage  $115/day for SpEd parapro coverage

Long term assignments (21 days and beyond): $170-$195/day depending on certificate type