26/27 2nd Grade Teacher @ Buckeye

Buckeye Elementary School District • Buckeye, AZ

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About The Position

The teacher provides an educational atmosphere that supports students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The role organizes and implements instruction in accordance with Buckeye Elementary School District policies and curriculum, with the goal of helping students achieve academic success. This is an exempt, 10-month position for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, consisting of 189 days and 40 hours per week. The position reports to the Principal and may supervise paraprofessionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Certain endorsements and/or approved content areas may be required for some positions.
• Knowledge of email, file management, electronic grade recording and reporting, and Google applications.
• Knowledge of grade- and subject-specific content and learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate student progress and curriculum; develop, implement, and evaluate plans; and manage a classroom.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and learn through observation and listening.
• Ability to evaluate written materials, including assignments and tests.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to operate 21st-century technology.
• Skill in promoting learning and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare thorough lesson plans and instruct students according to established curriculum and student needs.
• Assess student needs and performance; use data to evaluate program effectiveness and student success.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, including activities and materials.
• Modify and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and motivate learning.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports, including grades, attendance, and anecdotal records, to document student progress.
• Implement an integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum that builds meaningful content connections.
• Establish a positive and safe learning environment; organize classroom materials and use classroom management techniques to maintain order and productive learning.
• Use technology to enhance learning and evaluate students’ achievement in curriculum and activities.
• Make necessary provisions to address students’ learning needs.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about student activities, progress, attendance, areas for improvement, evaluation methods, and ways to reinforce classroom goals at home.
• Participate in instructional teams and professional learning communities to develop learning activities, review results, address student issues, and improve achievement.
• Collaborate with specialists, school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve student outcomes and plan curriculum.
• Direct student workers, teacher assistants, and classroom volunteers.
• Report incidents, including fights and suspected child abuse or substance abuse, to support student safety and comply with applicable policies and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Arizona State Retirement System participation.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including health, vision, and dental coverage, paid by the district for the employee only.
• Accrual of up to 5 days of earned paid sick time.
• Accrual of up to 7 days of personal business leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level