Middle School Technology & STEM Innovator

Young World Physical Education; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District invites applications for a Middle School Teacher at Alma Farrell Innovation Academy in Maricopa, AZ. Beginning immediately, the role requires dual subject certifications and an Arizona teaching endorsement, with a salary plan aligned to the district scale.

The position emphasizes effective instruction, data-driven planning, and collaboration with families and staff to support diverse learners. This is a full-time on-site role with standard district benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practice teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of best practices in classroom management.
• Knowledge of data assessment and disaggregation.
• Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of district rules of conduct and ethics.
• Knowledge of Governing Board Policies.
• Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teaches age-appropriate subject matter based on State Standards to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Classroom management

Data assessment

Safety rules

First aid/ CPR

District policies

Student behavior management

Professional communication

Education

Arizona Certification/Endorsement

DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Maricopa Unified School District invites applications for a Middle School Teacher at Alma Farrell Innovation Academy in Maricopa, AZ. Beginning immediately, the role requires dual subject certifications and an Arizona teaching endorsement, with a salary plan aligned to the district scale.

The position emphasizes effective instruction, data-driven planning, and collaboration with families and staff to support diverse learners. This is a full-time on-site role with standard district benefits.