6th Grade Teacher - 2026-27 School Year

Mesquite Elementary; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite Elementary in Yuma, Arizona, is hiring a 6th Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position starts immediately and reports to the Building Principal.

The role involves delivering instruction, planning curriculum, maintaining records, and fostering a safe, productive learning environment across 194 instructional days. Salary ranges from $62,600 to $73,100 per year, with potential for performance-based adjustments under the Classroom Site Fund.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certificate with emergency or standard endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students.

Education

Arizona teaching certificate (Emergency/Elementary or Secondary)

Job description

6th Grade Teacher - 2026-27 School Year

Crane Elementary School District 13 Mesquite Elementary - Yuma, Arizona, Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Crane Elementary School District 13

Job Details

Job ID: 5918661

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and specific times.

2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

4. Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon the request of immediate superior.

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

6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and__n harmony with the goals__establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like. Communicates these objectives to students.

7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media; consistent with the physical limitations of the provided location and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

8. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

10. Recognizes and evaluates the learning and other disabilities of students on a regular basis; seeks the assistance or referral of district specialists as required.

11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

17. Attends requisite staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.

18. Performs other necessary duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Emergency, Elementary or Secondary Arizona teaching certificate and appropriate endorsements as required.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Teacher's contract. Salary and benefits as established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Evaluation of this position will be performed by the principal/qualified evaluator in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

R14514

194 days

*Salary Estimate Note:

• Performance Pay is composed of "highly effective" rating as a teacher and completion of professional development hours as defined in the Classroom Site Fund Plan (Prop 301). "Ineffective" or "Developing" teachers should review Classroom Site Fund for earnings estimate.


• Instructional Improvement is subject to annual Governing Board approval


• Starting salary on job posting includes base salary and supplemental pay the teacher is eligible for but must meet plan criteria.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,600 to $73,100 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Claudia Bevins , Recruitment Marketing Coordinator


• District Office


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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