Math Teacher - 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 Math 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 and implements the District’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program. The position reports to the site administrator and collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and other staff.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum goals and state standards, assesses student learning, adapts methods and materials to students’ needs, and provides fair evaluations and progress reports. The role also includes maintaining academic and attendance records, supporting a safe and respectful learning environment, communicating with students and families, participating in meetings, and maintaining professional competence.

The position offers a $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund supplement, or a prorated amount based on the start date. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options at additional cost to employees; paid leave and 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 Arizona teaching certificate, including applicable vocational certification and endorsements.
• Knowledge, skill, or experience implementing PBIS strategies, or willingness to receive training in those strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through the position.
• Perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, District procedures, Board policies, and mandatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
• Implement the District’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, objectives, and PBIS program.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate student 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.
• Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives and students’ needs.
• Identify learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate student accomplishments fairly and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain a physical and psychological atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis.
• Help uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policies.
• 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 resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate constructively in community affairs.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.
• Use relevant 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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