English - 8th Grade - School Year 2027-2028

Sierra Vista Unified School District; Carmichael No. 109; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Arizona State Retirement plan

Job summary

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking an English teacher for 8th grade for the 2027-2028 school year in AZ. Located in southeast Arizona, SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for mentorship and instructional coaching.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, AZ teaching certificate, and PBIS familiarity or willingness to train. This full-time role reports to the site administrator and provides engagement with students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in PBIS strategies or be willing to receive training.

Responsibilities

• To assist students toward attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.
• Implement district philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives with fidelity.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate objectives to students.
• Assess students to determine progress toward objectives.
• Plan after identifying student needs a program of study.
• Employ instructional methods/ materials appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Diagnose learning disabilities and refer to appropriate specialist when needed.
• Evaluate and report progress as required by law and policy.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, and maintain records.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Assist in upholding school rules and policies.
• Attend and participate in faculty/department meetings.
• Collaborate with staff in planning goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional tools.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Confidentiality

Legal compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate

PBIS training willingness

Job description

English - 8th Grade - School Year 2027-2028 JobID: 1168

• Position Type:
  Teaching: K-8 School/ English
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
• Date Available:
  School Year 2027-2028

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our PreK-12 team!

Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools *Competitive Salaries * Incentives * 12 Paid Holidays * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Instructional Coaches/Mentoring * 1 to 1 Technology Program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

• Implementby instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Guidethe learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students.
• Assessstudents to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.
• Plan, after identifying student needs, a program of study.
• Employinstructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Diagnosethe learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.
• Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Providean atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
• Maintainaccurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
• Counselwith colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assistin upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attendand participates in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperatewith other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assistin the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Maintainand improveprofessional competence.
• Maintainactive and harmonious involvement in community affairs.
• Performother reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• The teacher plans using the state's standards, the school's curriculum, data, and engaging and appropriate strategies and resources to meet the needs of all students.
• The teacher uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning, to promote key skills, and to meet individual learning needs.
• The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
• The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
• The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, collaborates and communicates appropriately, and takes responsibility for personal professional growth that results in the enhancement of student learning.
• The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student progress.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator. The Classroom Teacher will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!

BENEFITS

SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT

Human Resources - 515-2760 or [e-mail]

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.