26/27 SY Teacher 1st-3rd (APA)

Asante Preparatory Academy - Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is hiring a 26/27 school year teacher for Asante Preparatory Academy - Surprise, AZ to teach 1st through 3rd grade. This position reports to the Principal and requires an Arizona teaching certificate and SEI endorsement.

The role includes planning lessons, delivering instruction, communicating with families, and maintaining student records with a focus on foundational elementary education and growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• SEI endorsement required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized instruction.
• Communicates regularly with parents about student progress.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards to support learning.
• Evaluates student growth and maintains records.
• Plans and coordinates work with aides and volunteers.
• Creates engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Lesson adaptation

Instructional delivery

Educational assessment

Education

Valid Arizona teaching certificate

Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement

Job description

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26/27 SY Teacher 1st-3rd (APA)

Dysart Unified School District Asante Preparatory Academy - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District

Job Details

• Job ID: 5568730
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISES: No

JOB FAMILY: Academic Instruction

FTE: 1.0

WORK CALENDAR: 197

GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

APPROVED:

REVISED: 8/19/2019

AStructured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD)

SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conference, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinate the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

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

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.

SKILL IN:

• 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.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: 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.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited

Salary: $50,085 Per Year

Welcome to Asante Preparatory Academy - Surprise, AZ

Asante Preparatory Academy is a preschool through 5th grade elementary school in the Dysart Unified School District. Open in 2019, our vision is to empower students to be compassionate and innovative leaders, flexible thinkers, and risk takers that are prepared to be productive citizens in our complex, ever-changing world. At Asante Preparatory Academy, we support the needs of each learner. We embrace opportunities for significant positive change that lead to high expectations for all. Through commitment and collaboration, we build a strong foundation of academic success that fosters a love of learning. In doing so, each member of our school community will thrive in maintaining a growth mindset. The Asante Preparatory Academy community will instill in all the importance of community outreach and service.Providing close access from the communities surrounding Asante, the school is located near Pat Tillman Blvd adjacent to Asante Community Park near 163rd Avenue and Grand Avenue with close access to the 303.Asante is proud to offer a robust program that through our signature program of acceleration allows students the opportunity to take high school credit in their 8th grade year. There is a robust program for arts including a robust offering of band, choir, art and additional music electives. In addition, there are extracurricular clubs including art club, music clubs, and more. In addition, our middle school athletics program for 6-8 grade students includes basketball, soccer, girls' volleyball, baseball, softball, flag football and cheer. We also offer cross-country and pickleball for grades 3-8.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]