ELA Teacher for 2027-2028 SY – Inspire Classrooms

Agua Fria Union High School District; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Fria Union High School District in Goodyear, AZ seeks an ELA Teacher for the 2027-2028SY. This 1.0 FTE certified position requires a valid Arizona teaching certificate and the ability to design standards-aligned lessons and assessments.

You will communicate with parents, track grades and attendance, and maintain accurate records while adhering to district policies. The role is Exempt with a 186-day calendar and Prop 301 funding supporting starting pay around $60,004.

Qualifications

• Must be able to design instruction aligned to Arizona Academic Standards.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Must keep accurate grade and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner
• Presents accurate information
• Is highly qualified to teach the content area
• Uses content material appropriate to students, content area, and academic standards
• Uses resource materials, procedures, and models related to the lesson
• Deals with students in a fair and impartial manner, promoting positive self-image/concept
• Models, requires, and promotes a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy
• Creates an atmosphere conducive to verbal and or nonverbal activity
• Provides constructive feedback/criticism to students
• Follows a logical sequence of instructions
• Plans instruction and activities which address identified objectives
• Relates and or integrates materials to other disciplines
• Organize resources to facilitate the achievement of objectives
• Provides focus for the students at the beginning of lessons
• Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction in order to provide students the best opportunity for academic success
• Provides opportunities for students to practice concept skills
• Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to provide instruction at higher levels of thinking
• Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Keeps accurate grade and attendance records
• Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions
• Adheres to Arizona Department of Education and District policies, rules, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Classroom management

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Education

Valid Arizona teaching certificate

Provisional SEI / ESL / Bilingual endorsement

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Google Suites

Job description

Agua Fria Union High School District in Goodyear, AZ seeks an ELA Teacher for the 2027-2028SY. This 1.0 FTE certified position requires a valid Arizona teaching certificate and the ability to design standards-aligned lessons and assessments.

You will communicate with parents, track grades and attendance, and maintain accurate records while adhering to district policies. The role is Exempt with a 186-day calendar and Prop 301 funding supporting starting pay around $60,004.