Instructional Support Teacher

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Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $59,500.00 USD annually. As part of Arizona State University’s charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve. The Instructional Support Teacher is responsible for making knowledge accessible to all students, developing students' cognitive capacity and fostering a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. This position delivers high-quality instruction through the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), supports differentiated learning to meet diverse student needs, and creates a positive, engaging learning environment that promotes student achievement, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Post Bachelors in Education, required. State of Arizona Teaching Certificate (appropriate endorsements may be required depending on the area of instruction or have passed appropriate AEPA or NES proficiency exams). Flexibility in working in multiple classrooms and content areas. Active AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers instruction as a teacher for justified lengths of time, as determined by site director, in any content area and at any grade level when teacher of record is not available to teach his/her class. Deliver Special Education (SPED) services to students when the SPED teacher is not on campus, in collaboration with the SPED teacher and Principal. Supervise the Hallway - for instructional purposes to ensure all students working in the hallway are on task, engaged, and have instructional support for their questions and challenges. Supervise the Hallway - for safety to ensure all visitors sign in through the office and students do not leave campus. Coordinates with directors, mentors and office managers to schedule and teach classes as needed to allow for teachers to observe classrooms. Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds. Follows all policies, rules and procedures for which all teachers are responsible and which good teaching practice dictates. Supervises students during emergency drills, assemblies, recreation periods, lunch periods, play periods, and field trips to include resolving conflicts. Responsible for all classroom duties in the assigned classroom. Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and surrounding areas. Assists school-wide activities during ILP days. Supervises students during emergency drills, assemblies, recreation periods, lunch periods, play periods, and field trips to include resolving conflicts. Communicates with classroom teacher reports of student and classroom progress. Responsible for following all plans, duties and schedules of the assigned during the teaching day, teaches the outlined lesson, maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned. Performs clerical duties including attendance record keeping, copying, cutting, filing, ordering of supplies, and the like as well as computer software skills. Assists in the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision making. Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program. Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive of learning. Maintains confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer being employed or enrolled. Participates in school and Network professional development, and school activities as expected of a classroom teacher. Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative. Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. Command of theoretical knowledge of human behavior and learning including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel. Proven written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and planning skills. Effective problem solver and self-motivated learner. Ability to use instructional adaptive technology tools in online courses. Proficiency with computers, instructional technology, and Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 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, walk and talk or hear and sometimes sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 15 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. LOCATION: Casa Grande TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays. This job description is subject to change at any time. What about learning drives us to do more than deliver the lesson? Maybe we’re overachievers. Or maybe we just know what real impact looks like. Each one of us has seen passion win over fear, vision become relentless focus and belief in human potential make it all the way to the finish line. Our mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners. Are you ready to find a career with a company whose mission, vision, and values align with yours? Can you see yourself fitting into this mission with us? Interested in learning what sets ASU Preparatory Academy apart? Amy McGrath, Managing Director at ASU Prep discusses some of the things that make ASU Prep a great place to work. Click on the links below to view workplace posters. CFRA and Pregnancy Leave Colorado FAMLI Program Notice FLSA FMLA Massachusetts PFML Ohio BWC DC PFL DC OPFL Oregon Workers Compensation Oregon Paid Leave FLSA DOL Washington PFML Notice to Workers U.S. Department of Labor Rhode Island Notice to All Employees New Jersey FLI Connecticut Paid Leave ESST Notice California Sick Leave, Crime Victim Leave, and Domestic Violence Leave Policies