Second Grade Teacher - Job #7042

Sierra Vista Unified School District•Sierra Vista, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team at Huachuca Mountain K-8 School. This position is for a Second Grade Teacher, focusing on primary grades 1, 2, and 3. The role involves assisting students in their intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth, implementing the district's educational philosophy, and guiding the learning process to achieve curriculum goals. The teacher will establish performance objectives, assess student progress, plan programs based on identified needs, and employ appropriate instructional methods and materials. Responsibilities also include diagnosing learning disabilities, evaluating student accomplishments, providing progress reports, and creating a positive learning environment. The teacher will maintain academic and attendance records, counsel with colleagues, students, and parents, and assist in upholding school rules and policies. Additionally, the teacher will participate in faculty meetings, cooperate with staff in planning, assist in selecting instructional materials, and maintain professional competence and community involvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.

Nice To Haves

Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.

Responsibilities

Assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
Implement by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establish desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicate these objectives to students.
Assess students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.
Plan, after identifying student needs, a program of study.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refer to appropriate specialist where need exists.
Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provide progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Provide an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintain active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.
Perform other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries
Incentives
12 Paid Holidays
Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
Instructional Coaches/Mentoring
1 to 1 Technology Program
health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
paid leave
paid holidays
paid life insurance
an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.