English - 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 English teacher for 8th grade at Pueblo Del Sol K-8 School for the 2027-2028 school year. The teacher assists students in their intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation, and implements the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum goals and student needs, assesses and reports on student progress, maintains student records, and creates a respectful, safe environment conducive to learning. The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator and cooperates with other staff members.

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), 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 professional conduct.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish and communicate 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 instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives.
• Regularly identify possible learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Fairly evaluate student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Provide 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 other staff members on instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in selecting books and instructional equipment.
• 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 requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and incentives are advertised.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options are available at an additional cost to employees.
• Paid leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid life insurance.
• Equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.
• Classroom Site Fund supplement of $10,000 annually, or 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