Teacher - 4th Grade (2026-2027 School Year)

Applitrack; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a 4th Grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Four Peaks Elementary School. The role reports to the Principal and requires a valid AZ teaching certificate and appropriate certification.

Salary starts at $46,700+ depending on education and experience, with placement determined during hiring. The position is full-time with responsibilities including establishing a positive classroom environment, aligning instruction with standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• AZ Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive classroom environment conducive to effective instruction and learning
• Provide learning experiences aligned with curriculum and standards
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet diverse student needs
• Communicate learning goals clearly to students
• Use technology to enhance learning
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and policy
• Collaborate with guardians to discuss pupil progress
• Participate in school and district initiatives
• Engage in professional development to improve practice

Education

Bachelor/Master's Degree

Job description

Teacher - 4th Grade (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 1959

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Four Peaks Elementary School
• Date Available: 10/20/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Job Title: Teacher - 4th Grade for 2025-2026 School Year
Department: Four PeaksElementary School
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $46,700+ --- Depending upon level of education and years of experience. HR will make placement upon hiring
Position Status: Full Time Position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor/s/Master's Degree
• AZ Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified

Core Job Functions:

• Establish a positive classroom environment conducive to effective instruction and learning
• Provide learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each pupil
• Communicate learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Facilitate small and large group instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Use available technology to enhance learning
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by State/Federal law and District policy
• Establish oral and/or written lines of communication with guardians to discuss pupil progress
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress of low performing/at-risk students
• Use site, District, and State assessment data to drive instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and/or intervention programs
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Assume responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and conferences with guardians
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Maintain professional competence through participation in District provided professional development sessions and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District or school site

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and position
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Adhere to District and school rules, procedures, and policies

Physical Requirements:

• Teaching positions typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, variant temperatures, and intense noise.
• Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pound of force constantly to move objects.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity) or disability in its employment practices.