Elementary Educator: Drive Student Growth & Engagement

San Cayetano Elementary; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District San Cayetano Elementary in Rio Rico, Arizona, seeks an Elementary Teacher for SY 26/27 to foster student growth in reading, writing, math and science while partnering with families and the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and an active Arizona teaching certificate for the appropriate grade level, plus endorsements as required. The role emphasizes diverse instructional strategies and ongoing assessment to drive achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Valid Arizona teacher’s certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject matter.
• Meet federal and/or state standards related to subject area(s) assigned; and
• Possess special area endorsements as required by state and/or federal regulations or District Policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of District curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear and measurable objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like, to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Provides relevant anticipatory set for the objective, teaches to the objective, uses effective questioning techniques and provides closure of the objective.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Includes strategies that promote critical and strategic thinking as a means to provide opportunities for students to participate actively throughout the lesson.
• Provides comprehensible input and hands on experience as a means for students to achieve mastery.
• Provides opportunities for interaction and/or discussion including the introduction of key vocabulary.
• Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Monitors and adjusts learning appropriately, maximizing learning time and promoting retention of learning.
• Uses a variety of assessments to measure student growth.
• Maintains a positive feeling tone during lessons.
• Adapts lessons and assessments according to individualized education plans of special needs students.
• Lesson plans and assessments promote state standards as outlined in the approved instructional calendar; and
• Responsible for demonstrated student growth and achievement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Valid Arizona teacher’s certificate

Meet federal/state standards

Special area endorsements as required

Job description

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District San Cayetano Elementary in Rio Rico, Arizona, seeks an Elementary Teacher for SY 26/27 to foster student growth in reading, writing, math and science while partnering with families and the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and an active Arizona teaching certificate for the appropriate grade level, plus endorsements as required. The role emphasizes diverse instructional strategies and ongoing assessment to drive achievement.