Teacher, ESS

Tuba City Junior High; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuba City Unified School District is seeking a dedicated educator for Tuba City Junior High in Arizona. The role is a 9-month, full-time position aimed at advancing students’ academic and personal growth within a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will meet state certification requirements, plan and deliver lessons, maintain a productive classroom, and collaborate with the Special Education Office and building principal to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Meets state certification requirements.
• 9-month term of employment.
• Experience with IEP goals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares lesson plans and submits them to the principal weekly.
• Encourages student behavior aligned with school rules.
• Uses varied instructional methods and media within district resources.
• Supports development and implementation of IEP goals.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress regularly and maintains records.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Student engagement

Parent communication

Education

State teaching certification

Job description

Tuba City Unified School District Tuba City Junior High - Tuba City, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5370313

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As set forth by State certification authorities

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and Building Principal

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months

JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation. Lesson plans are turned in to the building principal weekly at the requested time.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education, and instructional goals and objectives based on the Individual Education Plan.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and all staffing and meetings requested by the Special Education office.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for cocurricular activities as assigned, and a share of responsibility for the improvement of activities within the administrative structure.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Share insights and ideas for improvement of existing structures with appropriate personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Melissa A. Natoni , HR Admin. Asst.
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]