Social Studies - 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 a Social Studies teacher for 8th grade at Huachuca Mountain K-8 School for the 2027–2028 school year. The teacher supports students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth; plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum goals and state standards; assesses student progress; and creates a safe, respectful environment conducive to learning. The role includes maintaining academic and attendance records, communicating with students and families, collaborating with colleagues, and following district policies and applicable laws. 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 applicable vocational certification and endorsements.
• Knowledge, skills, or experience implementing PBIS strategies, or willingness to receive training in those strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through duties associated with the position.
• Perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including 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 student performance objectives, and communicate objectives to students.
• Assess students to determine whether performance objectives are being met.
• Identify student needs and plan programs of study accordingly.
• Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to the stated objectives.
• Identify learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate student accomplishments fairly and provide progress reports as required.
• Create a physical and psychological atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Help uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policies.
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings.
• Collaborate with staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist with selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate harmoniously in community affairs.
• Use the district’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support (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.
• Instructional coaches and mentoring.
• 1-to-1 technology program.
• $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund supplement, prorated based on start date.

What This Job Offers

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