Job Description
JobID:17463 Position Type:Certified Classroom Teacher Pre K-6/Teacher - Elementary Date Posted:3/24/2026 Location:Patterson Elementary Date Available:07/20/2026 Closing Date:05/23/2026 Months Contracted:10 Months (Exempt) Job Grade:Teacher Annual Rate:$54,335 and up depending on experience Full Time Equivalency:1.0 FTE Application Procedure:Apply online Fingerprint Clearance Card:Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.Please follow these steps:Step One Step Two Teacher will instruct K-6 Spanish using the Calico Spanish Curriculum.Teacher sees the students 30-40 minutes per week as part of the IB Primary Years Programme Foreign Language component.Certification Notes:Applicants need to hold an Arizona Elementary Certificate with the appropriate area or be in the process of receiving one.Teacher Purpose Statement To provide instruction with state and district guidelines.Essential Functions Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences-this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies regulations and administrative procedures Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities Strives to maintain and improve professional competence Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments Maintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities Other Functions Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.Job Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications.Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses.Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood.Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required.No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required.Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking.Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups.skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor.Occasional contact with individuals outside the organizat