K-12 PALs Teacher: Inspire Active, Positive Learning

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a dedicated K-12 Teacher to plan, organize and implement engaging instructional programs that help students reach their academic potential.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, a state teaching credential, and an SEI endorsement. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject.
• State certification.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.
• SEI Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain pastoral duties but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-motivation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

High energy

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizing & planning

Learning orientation

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Single subject teaching credential

State certification

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a dedicated K-12 Teacher to plan, organize and implement engaging instructional programs that help students reach their academic potential.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, a state teaching credential, and an SEI endorsement. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and staff to support student success.