IN- SCHOOL SUSPENSION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to: Building Principal
Classification: Certified
Terms of Employment: To be established by the Board of Education annually
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the
supervisor and in accordance with Board Policy
Compensation: Reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education
JOB SUMMARY:
To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning
and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the
classroom; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that
effective learning occurs for each child, every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
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Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes
responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform
designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
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Maintains regular attendance.
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Maintains confidentiality, unquestionable integrity.
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Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
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Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
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Teaches district-approved curriculum.
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Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and
small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
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Translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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Models lessons for students.
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Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
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Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an
effective learning atmosphere.
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Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working
with large groups of children.
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Keeps appropriate records and files of completed assignments.
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Assist the administration in compiling of teacher assignments for students
assigned to in-school suspension.
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Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments, and
behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational
environment for students.
Tuba City Unified School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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Consults and collaborates with parents/guardians and the educational team
regarding challenging behaviors and assists staff/families in creating and utilizing
support for the classroom and home environment
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Assists the administration in implementing district rules and policies on students
conduct, develops classroom universals on behavior and procedures, and assists in
maintenance of classroom management in the classroom.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Degree(s) required in major area of study.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
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Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals consistent with
the duties of this position.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
administrators, staff and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
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Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical
inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry that are
directly related to the duties of this position.
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Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations that are directly related to the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY:
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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists.
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Tuba School Unified School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional
program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school
objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
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Demonstrates patience, respect, and understanding of students.
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Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and
parents.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to perform duties in full compliance with district requirements and School
Board policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and
talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may occasionally push or lift to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR
carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other
people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading
handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the
individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and
other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Duties
are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American
with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for
this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this
position and additional duties may be assigned.
