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Associate, Instructional Early Literacy (Desert Meadows)
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$65,204 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
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Associate, Instructional Early LiteracyQUALIFICATIONS
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification, First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course completed at first available offering by District. High school diploma preferred or equivalent.REPORTS TO
Principal, professional staff to whom assignedJOB GOAL
To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs. Record and file statistical data, grades, and reports. Assist in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; set up and operates audiovisual equipment; type educational materials; ability to use and operate copy machines, and computers. Assist the teacher in maintaining individual student records. Assist in supervising students in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground under the supervision of a district certified staff member. Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing, under the supervision of the teacher. Prepares, administers, and grades examinations. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Confers with parents on progress of students. Perform other job duties as assigned.COMPETENCIES
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios. Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others. Understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: office equipment/software. Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Customer Service
- Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs. Interpersonal Skills
- Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment. Oral Communication
- Responds well to questions. Written Communication
- Edits work for spelling and grammar. Diversity
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics
- Treats people with respect. Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures. Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner. Safety and Security
- Uses equipment and materials properly.