English - 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 an English teacher for 7th grade at Carmichael K-8 School for the 2027-2028 school year. The teacher supports students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation through instruction aligned with the District’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, curriculum, and state standards. The teacher plans and delivers instruction based on student needs, assesses and reports student progress, maintains a safe and supportive learning environment, and collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and the community. The role requires an appropriate Arizona teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator and works cooperatively with other staff. The position includes a $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund supplement, prorated based on the start date. The District offers health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options at additional cost, along with paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Appropriate teaching certificate issued by the State of Arizona, including appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
• Knowledge, skill, or experience implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies, or willingness to receive training in those strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable 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 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.
• Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives.
• Regularly identify potential learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate student accomplishments conscientiously and fairly, and provide progress reports as required by law and District policy.
• 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 actively and harmoniously in community affairs.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.
• Use the District PBIS program with fidelity at the building level.
• Protect confidential information and perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, District procedures, Board policies, and mandatory reporting procedures.
• Plan instruction using state standards, school curriculum, data, and engaging resources and strategies to meet student needs.
• 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 maintain a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered learning environment.
• Collaborate and communicate appropriately, follow professional ethics, and pursue professional growth that enhances student learning.

Benefits

• $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund supplement, prorated based on start date.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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