7th Grade Math Teacher Buckeye

Prepare thorough and complete lesson plans and instruct elementary students in accordance with

established curriculum and student need.

• Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include

scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.

• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the

purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.

• Implement a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum design that emphasizes building

meaningful content connections for the students.

• Establish a positive learning environment, prepare, deliver and respond with differentiated instruction to

meet the needs of students.

• Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.

• Uses and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student

safety, and a productive learning environment.

• Plans instruction and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.

• Uses data to inform program effectiveness and student success.

• Use technology to enhance learning.

• Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities. Make necessary

provisions to meet learning needs.

• Promote positive relations with parents through ongoing communication and conferences.

• Informs/Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student activities, progress, attendance, areas for

improvement and methods for reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.

• Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods that

may assist student.

• Participates as a member of an instructional team to develop and promote learning activities for

students that is built on an integrated continuum curriculum, consistent with district and school education

objectives.

• Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.

• Direct student workers, teacher assistant and classroom volunteers to maximize their efficiency and

meet work requirements.

• Participate in a variety of meetings including professional learning communities to discuss, share,

evaluate results, problems, success stories and to plan ways to solve student issues or

increase student achievement.

• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order to

maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education

Code, District and/or school policies.

• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of

improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

• The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or related. Possess Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate

and Arizona Identify Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

EVALUATION: Teacher Evaluation

Certified math teachers receive a $1,000 signing bonus. They receive a $3,500 retention bonus, if they sign the next year.