Dynamic 6-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

School To Be Determined; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laveen Elementary School District seeks a 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-27 school year at Laveen, Arizona. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree and an Arizona Teaching Certification, with high qualifications to teach the assigned content.

Responsibilities include administering assessments, communicating with families, differentiating instruction, maintaining records, and aligning instruction to Arizona state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree and Arizona Teaching Certification.
• Must be highly qualified to teach 6th-8th grade Social Studies.
• Valid Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Administers and develops subject-specific assessments to measure competency.
• Communicates student progress with parents/guardians and sets improvement plans.
• Assesses progress toward targets and provides feedback to students, parents, and admin.
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learner needs within the classroom.
• Monitors students to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings and professional development to enhance instruction.
• Prepares lesson plans and grade/attendance records in alignment with standards.
• Reports incidents and ensures student safety and compliance with policies.
• Collaborates with colleagues and provides support for curriculum implementation.
• Maintains relationships with families and communicates expectations at home.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiation

Student assessment

Parent communication

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Arizona Teacher Certification

Fingerprint clearance card

Tools

Microsoft Office

District software

Job description

Laveen Elementary School District seeks a 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-27 school year at Laveen, Arizona. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree and an Arizona Teaching Certification, with high qualifications to teach the assigned content.

Responsibilities include administering assessments, communicating with families, differentiating instruction, maintaining records, and aligning instruction to Arizona state standards.