Elementary Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,570; Full time

Job summary

Window Rock Unified School District #8 in Fort Defiance, AZ is seeking an Elementary Teacher to join a 10-month, full-time program. The role starts immediately and offers a salary between $48,000 and $64,570 per year, aligned with the district’s certified teacher salary schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, valid AZ teaching certificate, and fingerprint clearance, with the ability to adapt instruction to diverse student needs and to maintain professional standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate.
• Appropriately Certified in assigned teaching assignment per ADE Guidelines.
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area/s, using District adopted textbooks and curriculum.
• Plans lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and ability level of students.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Creates safe and orderly environment, conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Exercises supervision over students in and out of the classroom when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development; for keeping current with literature, new research findings, and improved teaching techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings, and conventions.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide and orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Assesses accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports/grades as required.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve problems associated with health, attitude, and learning difficulties.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors in the interest of each student.
• Makes decisions regarding retention and promotion of students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct information relating to attendance, lesson plans, I.E.P.s and other record keeping.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development as required.
• Maintains current inventory control of all equipment and materials in individual's work area or classroom.
• Follows mandates of State, Federal, and the Navajo Nation Laws as well as established District policies.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate

ADE Guidelines certification

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Job description

Window Rock Unified School District #8 District Wide - Fort Defiance, AZ, USA, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Elementary Teacher

This job is also posted in Window Rock Unified School District #8

Job Details

• Job ID: 5829525
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $48,000 to $64,570 Per Year

Job Description

Date Revised: May 2020

Status: Exempt

Salary Level: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Year: 10 month

Qualifications Certificates/Licenses

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified in assigned teaching assignment per ADE Guidelines
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Job Goal

To help students learn subject knowledge, academic and social skills that will contribute to their ability to function as contributing members of society; to become life‑long learners; to develop an understanding of the Navajo, English and other cultures.

Essential Duties

• Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area/s, using District adopted textbooks and curriculum.
• Plans lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and ability level of students.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Creates safe and orderly environment, conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Exercises supervision over students in and out of the classroom when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development; for keeping current with literature, new research findings, and improved teaching techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings, and conventions.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide and orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Assesses accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports/grades as required.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve problems associated with health, attitude, and learning difficulties.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors in the interest of each student.
• Makes decisions regarding retention and promotion of students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct information relating to attendance, lesson plans, I.E.P.s and other record keeping.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development as required.
• Maintains current inventory control of all equipment and materials in individual's work area or classroom.
• Follows mandates of State, Federal, and the Navajo Nation Laws as well as established District policies.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Physically comfortable, normal classroom work

Working Environment

Normal classroom conditions

Supervision

Given: Paraprofessional(s) and Student Aide(s)

Received: (none)

Evaluation

Building Principal

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Governing Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

Contact Information

• Dalpha Laughing , HR Generalist
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]