Teacher

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Education or Executive Director, the Teacher provides direct educational services to student, population using professionally and educationally acceptable methods and techniques. Casa Grande Academy services adolescent males„ ages 12 - 17. 

Requirements

Certifications & Licenses:

Must possess State of Arizona Teacher's Certification, Class B License or sub-certificate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21
• Must be certified by the State Board of Education. 
• Title I Teachers should be certified in Reading 7-12. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and physically restrain students if necessary.
• Valid Arizona driver license
• Able to satisfy MMERCI policy for hiring
• Individual judgment, discretion and decision making
• Evidence of teaching degree* and Arizona State Certification in area subjects (ARS 15 - 533 AZ). 
• Special Education Certification 
• Ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card (or have a current valid level 1 fingerprint card.  
• Related experience in providing education to adolescents with special needs. 
• Evidence of continuing education through courses, seminars, workshops, etc. 
• Creative, innovative, flexible but consistent, emotionally strong.