High School Reading Teacher — Ignite Student Growth

Phoenix Union High School District 210; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District No. 210 is seeking a Teacher, Reading for the 2026-2027 school year at CACTUS CANYON HIGH SCHOOL in Phoenix, AZ.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment and engaging adolescents in meaningful activities. The teacher will design instruction, assess progress, maintain records, and communicate with families while collaborating with staff and the community to connect classroom learning with real-life contexts.

Qualifications

• Possess an Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree.
• Have an awareness of student needs; i.e., at‑risk, ethnic, limited English proficient, exceptional.
• Have an Essential Element of Effective Instruction (E.E.E.I.) training or make themselves available to staff development.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and provides instruction using a variety of methods and resources appropriate for all learners.
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Assesses student learning by using a variety of appropriate formal and informal methods.
• Keeps and maintains required records.
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Collaborates with colleagues, parents, the community, and other agencies to foster student learning.
• Connects academic knowledge to real‑life situations.
• Demonstrates professional knowledge.
• Performs other duties stated in Board policies and/or state statutes.

Skills

Awareness of diverse student needs

EEEI training

Education

Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Phoenix Union High School District No. 210 is seeking a Teacher, Reading for the 2026-2027 school year at CACTUS CANYON HIGH SCHOOL in Phoenix, AZ.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment and engaging adolescents in meaningful activities. The teacher will design instruction, assess progress, maintain records, and communicate with families while collaborating with staff and the community to connect classroom learning with real-life contexts.