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Teacher English (WCHS)
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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
Job Description
•A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD)
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REPORTS TO
Principal
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
SUPERVISES
No
JOB FAMILY
Academic Instruction
FTE 1.0 WORK CALENDAR 197 GRADE
Certified Salary Schedule
APPROVED REVISED 12/13/2019 SUMMARY
To create a flexible high school program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaches district-approved curriculum. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Other job related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Valid Arizona teaching certificate. Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ
IVP FPCC
).
KNOWLEDGE OF
Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Principles and practices of program administration. Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. Best practices, trends and emerging technologies. Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations. Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
SKILL IN
Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance. Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials. Maintaining and updating documentation. Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information. Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason. Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations. Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices. Maintaining confidentiality. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work :
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions :
Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance