Math - 7th Grade - School Year 2027-2028

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Carmichael, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking a 7th-grade mathematics teacher for the 2027–2028 school year at Carmichael K-8 School. The teacher will support students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and implement the district’s educational philosophy, curriculum goals, and instructional objectives. The role reports to the site administrator and works cooperatively with other staff members.

The teacher plans instruction based on student needs, state standards, school curriculum, and relevant data; sets and communicates learning objectives; chooses appropriate instructional strategies and materials; and assesses and reports on student progress. The teacher maintains academic and attendance records, provides a safe and respectful learning environment, collaborates with colleagues and families, follows district PBIS practices, and complies with applicable laws, policies, and reporting requirements. The district advertises a $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund payment, prorated based on the start date, along with a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Appropriate Arizona teaching certificate, including appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
• Knowledge, skill, or experience implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), or willingness to receive training in those strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and action.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish and communicate student performance objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Assess students to determine whether learning objectives are being achieved.
• Identify student needs and plan programs of study accordingly.
• Select and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to learning objectives.
• Regularly identify possible student learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Fairly evaluate student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Provide a physical and psychological atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records.
• Counsel and communicate regularly with colleagues, students, and/or parents.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policies.
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings.
• Collaborate with staff on instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate harmoniously in community affairs.
• Use the district’s PBIS program at the building level with fidelity.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, district procedures, Board policies, and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.
• Plan with state standards, school curriculum, data, and appropriate strategies and resources to meet student needs.
• Use research-based instructional strategies to engage students, promote key skills, and meet individual learning needs.
• Gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback.
• Use resources, routines, and procedures to maintain a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered learning environment.
• Maintain professional ethics, collaborate and communicate appropriately, and pursue professional growth that enhances student learning.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at additional cost to employees.
• Paid leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid life insurance.
• Equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.
• $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund payment, prorated based on start date.
• Instructional coaches and mentoring.
• 1-to-1 technology program.

What This Job Offers

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