6th Grade Teacher - Mesquite Elementary 2026-27 School Year

Crane Elementary School District 13•Yuma, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 6th Grade Teacher at Mesquite Elementary for the 2026-27 School Year will help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. This role involves planning and implementing a curriculum that meets individual student needs, creating a positive learning environment, and assessing student progress. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring student safety, and collaborating with administration and parents.

Requirements

Valid Emergency, Elementary or Secondary Arizona teaching certificate and appropriate endorsements as required.

Nice To Haves

Performance Pay is composed of "highly effective" rating as a teacher and completion of professional development hours as defined in the Classroom Site Fund Plan (Prop 301).
"Ineffective" or "Developing" teachers should review Classroom Site Fund for earnings estimate.
Starting salary on job posting includes base salary and supplemental pay the teacher is eligible for but must meet plan criteria.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and specific times.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon the request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the provided location 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.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Recognizes and evaluates the learning and other disabilities of students on a regular basis; seeks the assistance or referral of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
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.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends requisite staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.
Performs other necessary duties as assigned.