5th Grade Elementary Teacher - 26/27 SY

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District in Tempe, AZ is seeking licensed elementary teachers to educate students through classroom instruction and district-wide programs as Teacher Specialists. The role requires Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification and IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance.

SEI endorsement is preferred, and a Literacy Endorsement will become a requirement in the coming years. The district operates a 194-work-day year with a 216-day calendar and follows the district salary schedule for

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification is required.
• SEI endorsement preferred.
• Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Literacy Endorsement will be required in the future unless you hold Reading K-8, Reading K-12 or Reading Specialist K-12 endorsement.

Responsibilities

• The Teacher specializes in classroom instruction as well as specialized education and skills development programs district-wide.

Skills

SEI endorsement

Education

Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification

Job description

Job Description: The Teacher is distinguished from other classes by the focus on educating students through classroom instruction as well as through specialized education and skills development programs in schools and throughout the District as Teacher Specialists.
Complete Job Description Link: Teacher
Job Qualifications: Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification Required. SEI endorsement preferred.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
Employment Information: 2026-27 school year; 194 work days (216 day teacher calendar)
Salary link: Certified
Future Requirement: Literacy Endorsement (unless you hold a Reading K-8, Reading K-12 or Reading Specialist K-12 endorsement)
Timeline

• Teachers who were certified on or before 8/1/2025 have until 8/1/2028 to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who certify after 8/1/2025 will have 3 years from certificate issuance to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who graduate from AZ colleges in 2025 should have completed the coursework and should have the certificate on their licenses.

Additional Information can be found on the FAQ page of the AZ Dept of Ed.