Teacher - 7th Grade Science

Sahuarita Unified School District; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahuarita Unified School District is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher. The position requires certification and qualification standards as defined by state and federal guidelines.

The role includes curriculum development, behavior management, assessment, and collaboration with staff to support student success. The teacher will work within a 10-month Exempt contract, delivering instruction across grade levels and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona teaching certification.
• Highly Qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the subject you teach.
• Equivalent combination of training, education, or experience accepted.
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Observe and monitor student behavior in multiple settings for safety.
• Plan, organize and display classroom materials and time for curriculum.
• Use classroom management techniques to maintain order and safety.
• Plan instruction to meet objectives and motivate students.
• Assess student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Communicate student progress to parents and advise on strategies.
• Collaborate with instructional team to promote learning activities.
• Monitor and support student with special needs with specialists' help.
• Order classroom supplies and support duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Parent communication

Education

Arizona teaching certification

Highly Qualified in subject area

Equivalent training/experience accepted

Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Science
• Date Posted: 12/9/2024
• Date Available: ASAP
• Location: Sahuarita Middle School
• Closing Date: Until Filled

TITLE: TEACHER

CONTRACT TERMS: Exempt/10 Months

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Certified Salary Determination Chart

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Observes and monitors control of students' behavior in the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas.
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere that ensures the emotional and physical safety and well-being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration, and responsibility.
• Assesses student needs, develops, implements, and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
• Plans, organizes, and displays classroom materials, space, and time appropriate to curricular activities.
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
• Informs parents of student progress. Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Informs parents of school activities.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm. Collaborates with specialists to assist students.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
• Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• And other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Arizona teaching certification;
• Highly Qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the subject in which you are to teach;
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

A. LANGUAGE:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization;

B. MATHEMATICS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

C. REASONING:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Must use sound judgment in performing work.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to school/site administration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Some

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.