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WE\'RE HIRING!!- The City of Safford is always looking for qualified individuals to join our staff. We are a growing organization that offers a full benefits package, competitive wages, and a positive work environment. Please visit cityofsafford.us to apply. All applications are accepted on our careers page, the City of Safford is an EOE.

ORGANIZATION AND AREA INFORMATION: Nestled in the central part of Southeastern Arizonas Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for Southeastern Arizona. The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and councilmembers to staff all the different positions at the City. The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides instruction to students to successfully acquire their high school equivalency at the Safford library. The position requires the ability to instruct learners in reading, writing, science, social studies, and mathematical content.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: This is a part-time grant funded position working a maximum of 19 hours per week. The longevity of this position is dependent on grant funding. This position reports to the Library Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Instruct students, ages 16 and older in civics, math, language arts, science, writing and social studies
• Plan and prepare class lessons and monitor student performance, while providing additional assistance as needed
• Responsible for effective classroom management to enhance student learning
• Develop lesson plans that use a variety of strategies, including lecture, individualized, student led learning, etc.
• Provide tutoring services for students as needed
• Evaluate students for testing readiness
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or related degree (required)
• One (2) years experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science in college and career readiness and/or a K-12 environment
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Arizona Adult Education Standards
• Skill in working with students of different abilities and skill levels
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in operating a computer and Microsoft office software
• Skill in roblem solving and decision making
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, climbing, stooping and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.