26/27 SY Physical Education Teacher - Youngker High School

Youngker High School; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Aflac supplemental policy

LegalShield supplemental policy

Job summary

Youngker High School in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a 26/27 SY Physical Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role carries a prorated 184-day contract with benefits starting on the contract date. Salary is set at $49,450 per year with full benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The district also offers Aflac and LegalShield options. The teacher will implement the district-approved PE curriculum, assess student growth, and maintain a positive, safe classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Arizona certificate for the position.
• SEI endorsement required.
• AZ Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved Physical Education curriculum.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Creates a safe, supportive learning environment for students.
• Collaborates with staff, parents and community resources to improve student outcomes.
• Monitors students across settings to ensure safety and learning.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Arizona teaching certificate

SEI endorsement

AZ IVP FPCC

Job description

26/27 SY Physical Education Teacher - Youngker High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911217

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Job Description

This is for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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Full-time Certified Staff positions are eligible for benefits on the first day of the employment contract: The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and LegalShield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee. You can view more information on benefit policies & costs on the benefits page at Benefits Page Link

TITLE: Teacher

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 184-day contract (Prorated to start date)

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Exempt - Certified

GENERAL STATEMENT of RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Teacher will be responsible for providing a positive working relationship with students, faculty, staff, and parents to establish effective rapport with students that will motivate them to develop skills. Responsibilities will include maintaining high level of confidentiality and standard professionalism while delivering a flexible program and providing a safe classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth to the students of the district.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.


• Teaches district-approved curriculum.


• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated.


• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.


• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports


• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.


• Monitor’s students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.


• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes or activities outside the instructional day as assigned by the administration.


• Attends site and district workshops, in-services, etc., to maintain proficient technical skills and continued professional growth.


• Complies with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board that related to the duties as prescribed.


• Agrees that during the period of the contract, s/he will perform management duties, or other duties as assigned by the administration or Governing Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona certificate for the position and subject areas assigned


• Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement


• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:

Low risk - Work is routinely performed in indoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. May be required to travel outdoors in inclement conditions to go from building to building for meetings or classes. The employee may be required to move from room to room through corridors heavily congested with people.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives 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.

The applicant for this position is required to:

• Stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.


• Lift on a regular basis 30-50 pounds


• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.


• Hearing ability to monitor presence and activity of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.


• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.


• Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials.


• Maintaining and updating documentation.


• Organizing and maintaining records, files, and program information.


• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason.


• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations.


• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.


• Maintaining confidentiality.


• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.


• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.


• Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.


• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Principles and practices of program administration.


• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.


• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.


• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.


• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.


• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.


• Dedication to provide the highest level of service.


• Adherence to policies and procedures.


• Resourceful and adaptable.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Time Management: Must be able to prioritize tasks assigned by supervisor.

Stress Management: Periodic stress due to deadlines and multiple schedules.

Public Contact: Interact primarily with students, parents, and staff.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

The evaluation is done by the Site Principal/Assistant Principal(s).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Teacher reports directly to the Site Principal.

Buckeye Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.Click here ( https://www.buhsd.org/page/legal-notices ) to read the entire policy.

El Distrito Escolar de Buckeye Union High School no discrimina en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad.Haga clic here ( https://www.buhsd.org/page/legal-notices ) para leer toda la política.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,450 Per Year

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carla Aguirre , Administrative Assistant to Principal


• Youngker High School


• Email: [e-mail]