Foreign Language - Spanish Teacher
Job #298 | JobID: 1086
- Position Type: Teaching: High School/Foreign Language
- Date Posted: 6/9/2026
- Location: Buena High School
- Date Available: 07/31/2026
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
- Appropriate teaching certificate issued by the State of Arizona, including vocational certification and endorsements.
- Knowledge, skill, or experience in Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies, or willingness to receive training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
- Maintain the highest confidentiality of student information.
- Perform all duties in accordance with federal and state laws, district procedures, and board policies, including mandatory reporting.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement the district philosophy of education and instructional goals.
- Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing desired student objectives for lessons, units, and projects; communicate these objectives.
- Assess students to determine whether objectives are being achieved.
- Plan programs of study after identifying student needs.
- Employ instructional methods and materials appropriate to meet objectives.
- Diagnose learning disabilities on a regular basis and refer to specialists when needed.
- Evaluate students fairly, providing progress reports as required.
- Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records.
- Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.
- Attend faculty and department meetings.
- Cooperate with other staff to plan instructional goals and methods.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
- Maintain and improve professional competence.
- Participate in community affairs.
- Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the principal.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Demonstrate understanding of curriculum, subject content, and developmental needs by providing relevant learning experiences.
- Plan using state standards, school curriculum, data, and engaging strategies to meet all students’ needs.
- Employ research‑based instructional strategies to engage students in active learning.
- Systematically gather, analyze, and use data to measure progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback.
- Use resources, routines, and procedures to create a respectful, positive, student‑centered environment.
- Maintain professional ethics, collaborate, communicate, and pursue professional growth to enhance learning.
- Produce measurable student progress outcomes.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Teacher reports to the site administrator.
- Teacher will interact cooperatively with all staff positions and practice good human relations.
- Initial teacher wage placement plan and supplemental classroom site fund of $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date.
- Benefits include health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance options, paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and contribution to Arizona State Retirement plan.
NON-DISCRIMINATION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation. The District also ensures equal opportunity for employment and provides access to youth programs.
For further information, contact Human Resources: 515‑2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us.