Social Studies - 7th or 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 7th or 8th grade at Town & Country 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, curriculum, instructional goals, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program. The role involves planning and delivering instruction, assessing and reporting student progress, maintaining student records, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, and collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the community. The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator. The district describes itself as an award-winning PreK–12 district in southeast Arizona, with five schools, competitive salaries, incentives, paid holidays, employee benefits and resources, instructional coaches and mentoring, and a 1-to-1 technology program. The position includes a $10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund supplement, prorated based on start date. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at additional cost; 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 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 PBIS.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.
Ability to maintain the highest confidentiality regarding information obtained through work duties.

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 desired 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.
Select and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to learning objectives.
Identify learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
Evaluate student accomplishments fairly and provide progress reports as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Provide 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 policy.
Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
Collaborate with staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials or equipment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others and maintain involvement in community affairs.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Use PBIS strategies and the district PBIS program with fidelity at the building level.
Protect the confidentiality of information obtained through work duties and perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.
Plan instruction using state standards, school curriculum, data, and suitable strategies and resources to meet student needs.
Use research-based instructional strategies to engage students, promote skills, and meet 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.
Communicate and collaborate appropriately, maintain professional ethics, and pursue professional growth that enhances student learning.
Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and incentives.
12 paid holidays.
Exceptional employee benefits and resources.
Instructional coaches and mentoring.
1-to-1 technology program.
$10,000 annual Classroom Site Fund supplement, prorated based on start date.
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at additional cost.
Paid leave.
Paid holidays.
Paid life insurance.
Equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.