Science - 8th Grade - School Year 2027-2028

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking an 8th Grade Science Teacher for the 2027–2028 school year at Huachuca Mountain K-8 School. The teacher will support students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and guide learning toward curriculum goals and established student performance objectives. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing and reporting student progress, maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, and collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the school community. The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator.

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.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through position-related 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 professional conduct.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish and communicate lesson, unit, and project performance objectives.
• Assess students to determine whether learning objectives are being achieved.
• Identify student needs and plan programs of study accordingly.
• Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives.
• Identify learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate student work fairly and conscientiously, and provide progress reports as required.
• Create a physical and psychological atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records.
• Communicate and counsel regularly with colleagues, students, and/or parents.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policy.
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with others and participate in community affairs.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Use the District PBIS program with fidelity at the building level.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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