IRVINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.IUSD.ORG ELEMENTARY TEACHER - ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FOR ACADEMICALLY ACCELERATED STUDENTS (APAAS) DEFINITION Under general supervision serves as classroom teacher in grades 4, 5 and 6, or a combination thereof and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ~Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum ~Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide range of mental physical and emotional maturity. ~Provides individual and group Instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students. ~Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation In all activities. ~Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records. ~Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/ District policies goals and objectives. ~Communicates with parents through a variety to means. ~Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual students and interpret the school program. ~Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems. ~Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards interest centers etc. ~Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses. ~Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which s/he will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines. ~Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cooperates In school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities. Participates In faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities. CREDENTIAL Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements. EXPERIENCE Student teaching internship, or full-time teaching experience. PERSONAL QUALITIES Appearance grooming and personality which establish a desirable example for students. Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health. Above-average recommendations from student teaching supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. COMMENTS Must be emotionally sound and willing to interact with active upper grade students