Freshman Experience Teacher — Inspire First-Year Students

Agua Fria Union High School District; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Fria Union High School District in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Certified Freshman Experience Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role is a 1.0 FTE, exempt, with a 186-day calendar and starting compensation per Prop 301 monies.

Responsibilities include designing lessons aligned with Arizona standards, parent communication, and maintaining grades and attendance. The district requires AZ teaching certification and endorsement readiness, with additional salary guidance provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate for the position.
• Ability to obtain Provisional SEI, ESL, or Bilingual endorsement.
• Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and eligibility to teach.

Responsibilities

• Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards.
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner.
• Presents accurate information to students and families.
• Is highly qualified to teach the content area.
• Uses content materials appropriate to students and standards.
• Organizes resources to facilitate objective achievement.
• Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records.
• Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Bilingual (beneficial)

Education

Arizona teaching certificate

SEI/ESL/Bilingual endorsements

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Google Suites

Job description

Agua Fria Union High School District in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Certified Freshman Experience Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role is a 1.0 FTE, exempt, with a 186-day calendar and starting compensation per Prop 301 monies.

Responsibilities include designing lessons aligned with Arizona standards, parent communication, and maintaining grades and attendance. The district requires AZ teaching certification and endorsement readiness, with additional salary guidance provided.