Position Goal: While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential. This position requires the instructor to work on-site eight hours daily and is funded for one year. 

Essential duties and Responsibilities:  

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and Goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
2. Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures 
3. Utilizes a variety of effective online instructional and management techniques, including blended learning, personalized learning, small group/whole class/one-on-one instruction
4. Considers individual student learning needs and abilities of students, as well as program and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents.
5. Utilizes district-adopted resources nad curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
6. Augments course content in the form of remediation, differentiation, and enrichment
7. Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance a students’ learning experience
8. Models and monitors digital citizenship, including academic integrity
9. Determines the appropriate balance of synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities based on student strengths and needs
10. Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklist) and uses this information to diagnose, instruct and evaluate specific student needs to positively impact student achievement
11. Helps students learn self-regulation skills by modeling how to review progress using tools available in the learning management system
12. Establishes, supports and administers a positive and safe classroom environment using standard operating procedures and norms
13. Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication using a variety of strategies (phone calls, web conferences, in person conferences, e-mail, virtual lab/office hours) with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
14. Evaluates student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback to students and parents
15. Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
16. Produces, utilizes, and maintain student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
17. Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
18. Communicates an expectation of success for all students 
19. Participates on IEP/504 teams for students with special needs and implements and monitors IEP/504 goal progress
20. Supports students and parents with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment including basic computer troubleshooting and technical support requests relating to the course interface and student information system
21. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing programs
22. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification and fingerprint clearance card 
• Meets all certification requirements for the assigned grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements to be Appropriately Certified 
• Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready State Standards
• Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
• Skill in using computers, VIA, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration and the community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. 

Duties may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Salary Schedule: Certified Initial Salary Placement

Benefits: As per District policy

Evaluation: Annual

Contract: 10 months, 200 days

Hours:  40 per Week

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status:Exempt

Notice of Non-Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Asistente Superintendente, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.