5th Grade Teacher - Elementary - Scales Technology Academy

Tempe School District No.3; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe School District No.3's Scales Technology Academy in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher to join our elementary program. The teacher will create a supportive classroom, implement standards-based instruction, and foster growth with families and staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor Degree, Arizona Elementary Teacher certification (Early Childhood endorsement for Kindergarten positions), provisional SEI or ESL endorsement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree.
• Arizona Elementary Teacher certification. (Early Childhood endorsement OR Early Childhood certification needed for Kindergarten positions).
• Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in assigned academic area and provide effective instruction.
• Instruct pupils in subject matter per state law and district regulations.
• Develop lesson plans and adapt curriculum to individual pupil needs.
• Evaluate pupil progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Communicate with parents about pupil progress and school programs.
• Collaborate with staff to support pupil health, attitude and learning.
• Create an engaging learning environment with displays and centers.
• Maintain professional development activities and inventory records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Arizona Elementary Teacher certification

Early Childhood endorsement

Early Childhood certification

Provisional SEI or ESL endorsement

Job description

5th Grade Teacher - Elementary - Scales Technology Academy

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This job is also posted in Tempe Elementary Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5921852

Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree
• Arizona Elementary Teacher certification. (Early Childhood endorsement OR Early Childhood certification needed for Kindergarten positions)
• Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate teaching skills and knowledge in assigned academic area, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT: Learning and Leadership

SALARY: Certified

WORK YEAR: Teacher Calendar

REPORTS TO: Principal or Department Head

EVALUATION: Teacher Evaluation

SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,500 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andrew Lebowitz , Principal
• Scales Technology Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]