Science - 8th Grade - School Year 2027-2028

Sierra Vista Unified School District; Carmichael No. 109; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

AS Retirement plan contribution

Classroom Site Fund $10,000 annual

Job summary

Sierra Vista Unified School District in Arizona is seeking a passionate 8th grade science teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The position is part of a PreK-12 team in a district known for award‑winning schools, competitive salaries, and strong instructional support.

Responsibilities include implementing PBIS, maintaining confidential records, aligning lessons to standards, and collaborating with staff to support student growth.

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 PBIS strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in attaining students' intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate objectives to students.
• Assess students and provide progress reports as required by policy and law.
• Plan after identifying student needs a program of study.
• Employ instructional methods appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Maintain confidential student records and uphold privacy.
• Collaborate with staff and parents on student progress and behavior support.
• Uphold and enforce school rules and district policies.
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings.
• Establish cooperative relations with others and maintain professional growth.

Skills

PBIS implementation

Confidentiality

Legal compliance

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate (AZ)

PBIS training willingness

Job description

Science - 8th Grade - School Year 2027-2028 JobID: 1175

• Position Type: Teaching: K-8 School/ Science
• 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

VIEW TEACHER INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN

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 more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

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.