Teacher HS - CTE Dental Assisting (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

IMDiversity; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a HS Teacher for CTE Dental Assisting at Santa Rita High School in Tucson for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, 1.0 FTE position provides 9.5 months of service and a schedule of 7.5 hours per day.

The teacher will develop lessons, deliver instruction, assess student progress, and work with a diverse team to advance achievement. Valid Arizona CTE Health Careers Certificate and fingerprint clearance are required, with SEI endorsement preferred and bilingual skills

Qualifications

• Arizona CTE Health Careers Certificate is required.
• Structured English Immersion (SEI) requirement is required.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Endorsement/approved areas may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English. Read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum.
• Assess student needs and performance and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan, organize, and display classroom materials for curricular activities.
• Collaborate with instructional team to promote learning activities.
• Inform parents of student progress and instructional methods used.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Engaging African American and Latino学生

Education

Arizona CTE Health Careers Certificate

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Teacher HS - CTE Dental Assisting (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Full Time
$51,400 - $58,900 per year
Santa Rita High School

SUMMARY

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity.
Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona CTE Health Careers Certificate
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

COMMENTS Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Santa Rita High School - Pantano & Escalante Area
FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

CERTIFIED TEACHER

UNIT: TEA Consensus
FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate
Structured English Immersion (SEI) requirement
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certain endorsement/approved areas(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student need.
• Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• Plan, organize, and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.
• Uses and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment.
• Plans instruction and implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluate students’ performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities. Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.
• Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm.
• Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.
• Observe behavior of children in the classroom and on playground.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
• Adhere to all court orders, state and federal laws, and District policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MENTAL TASKS

Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.

PHYSICAL TASKS

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is not normally required to perform all aspects of the job. Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding and grasping objects. Visual weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties. Verbal communicative ability may be required of public contact positions.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Uses blackboard, whiteboard, easel, bulletin board, chalk, markers, and office or instructional equipment, such as telephones, fax machines, computers, and associated technology. May use hand tools and operate power-driven machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor - classroom environment. Outdoor - all weather conditions and temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with the public, employees, children, and parents. Exposure to noise, dust, gas, and fumes.

CONTROL, SUPERVISION

Supervises assigned classroom staff.