Social Studies - 7th Grade - School Year 2027-2028

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking a 7th-grade Social Studies teacher for the 2027–2028 school year at Pueblo Del Sol K-8 School. The teacher supports students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation by planning and delivering instruction aligned with curriculum goals and student needs. The role includes assessing and reporting student progress, maintaining academic and attendance records, providing a safe and supportive learning environment, and collaborating with colleagues, students, families, and the community. The teacher reports to the site administrator and works cooperatively with other staff.

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 PBIS.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through job duties.
• Perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, district procedures, Board policies, and mandatory reporting procedures.

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 performance objectives are being achieved.
• Identify student needs and plan programs of study accordingly.
• Select and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives.
• Identify learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate student accomplishments fairly and provide required progress reports.
• Maintain a physical and psychological atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records.
• Counsel regularly with colleagues, students, and/or parents.
• Help uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policy.
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings.
• Collaborate with staff in planning 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 in community affairs.
• Use the District PBIS program with fidelity at the building level.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.
• Plan instruction using state standards, school curriculum, data, and appropriate resources and strategies.
• Use research-based instructional strategies to engage students, promote skills, and address individual learning needs.
• Gather, analyze, and use data to measure student progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Use resources, routines, and procedures to create a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered learning environment.
• Maintain professional ethics, collaborate and communicate appropriately, and pursue professional growth that enhances student learning.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and incentives.
• $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund, prorated based on start date.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at additional cost to employees.
• Paid leave and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid life insurance.
• Equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.
• Employee benefits and resources.
• Instructional coaches and mentoring.
• One-to-one technology program.

What This Job Offers

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