Middle School Teacher, Social Studies

Shonto Preparatory School; Shonto (AZ); On-site; USD 38,795 - 58,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer matching contributions

Housing rental rates

Job summary

A high-needs educational institution in Arizona is looking for an experienced Elementary School Teacher for Social Studies. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and relevant ADE certification. The position offers a salary range of $38,795.00 - $58,321.00 along with health benefits and housing support options. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication and classroom management skills, and be capable of adapting to diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold ADE Standard Professional Secondary Certificate with ESL or SE endorsements.
• Completion of all background checks and document submissions required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Studies to middle school students.
• Create lesson plans and assess student performance.
• Manage classroom dynamics and provide support to students.

Skills

Job related experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Position: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CR/ Middle School Teacher - Social Studies

Location: Shonto Preparatory Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Date Posted: 8/12/2025

Date Available: 09/12/2025

Qualifications

• Experience: Job related experience is required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or more advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification: ADE Standard Professional Secondary, Grades 6-12 Certificate with English as a Second Language (ESL) or Structured English Immersion (SE) endorsements. Must be appropriately certified in subject area.
• Equivalency: Successful completion of all interviews, background checks, reference checks and fingerprint clearance requirements, and submission of documents and forms required by the Shonto Governing Board of Education, Inc. and/or Shonto Preparatory School required. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.
• Salary Range: $38,795.00 - $58,321.00
• Contract Days: 10 Months (197 Days)
• Location: Shonto Preparatory Elementary School

Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendations (dated within the last 12 months)
• Transcripts
• Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Certificate
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Arizona State Driver's License
• Certificate of Indian Blood (if applicable)

Housing Rental Rates

• One Bedroom Apartment: $124.80 biweekly or $208.00 monthly
• Two Bedroom House: $214.00 biweekly or $375.50 monthly
• Three Bedroom House: $271.00 biweekly or $452.83 monthly

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug

• Employee Only: $0.00
• Employee/Spouse: $92.22
• Employee/Child(ren): $110.67
• Employee/Family: $208.83

Employer Matching Contributions

• Employee Contribution 0% – Employer Contribution 2%
• Employee Contribution 3% – 5% – Employer Contribution 3% – 5%

Attachment(s): Elementary Teacher.pdf