ADDITIONAL $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW TEACHERS AFTER 3 MONTHS & FIRST OBSERVATION

START DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

HOURS OF WORK:  Full-Time Certified Exempt; 185 Days + (5 Teacher Induction Days First Year in District) 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled

STARTING SALARY: Minimum $48,120 with 301 and Pay for Performance, Based on Experience and Qualifications, Up to 20 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Arizona State Teaching Credential with appropriate subject matter endorsement. Meeting the “Appropriately Certified” definition under the Every Student Succeeds Act or alternate teaching certification pathways available with a bachelor’s degree.

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & supplemental coverages. PTO accrual of one day a month. District matched contributions with ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT (ASRS).

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CLASS TITLE: BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION CLASSROOM TEACHER-GRADES K-4

Overview: As a K-4 Behavior Intervention Classroom Teacher, you will guide students toward realizing their potential by translating district curriculum standards into meaningful learning experiences. You will maintain a positive and conducive educational environment, catering to all students' intellectual and behavioral needs. Essential qualifications include holding a Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and a Current IVP Fingerprint Card and demonstrated abilities in developing cooperative relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Effective verbal and written communication skills foster collaboration and support student success.

Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Current IVP Fingerprint Card.
• Demonstrated knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Ability to utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Capacity to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration and support for student success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Consider students' individual learning needs and abilities, aligning lesson planning and implementation with school and district learning goals.
• Incorporate higher-level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning.
• Create instructional and assessment materials aligned with learning objectives and methods of instruction.
• Utilize technology or instructional media to enhance students' learning experiences.
• Continuously collect student achievement data for instructional and management decisions.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and communicate openly with students and parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.
• Work with parents and school personnel to provide appropriate education for each student.
• Maintain student records related to achievement, attendance, and discipline.
• Provide a positive and safe learning environment.
• Actively participate in establishing and supporting school goals.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Adhere to established laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Support the district and school's mission statement.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator.

Supervision:

• Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION:

The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.