Social Studies - 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 a 7th-grade Social Studies teacher for the 2027–2028 school year at Carmichael K-8 School. The teacher supports students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and implements the District’s educational philosophy, curriculum, and instructional goals. The role involves planning instruction based on student needs and state standards, setting and communicating learning objectives, selecting appropriate teaching methods and materials, and assessing and reporting student progress. The teacher also helps maintain a safe, respectful, student-centered learning environment, keeps academic and attendance records, collaborates with colleagues and families, and follows applicable laws, District procedures, and Board policies. The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Appropriate Arizona State teaching certificate, including applicable vocational certification and endorsements.
• Knowledge, skill, or experience implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), or willingness to receive training.
• Perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, District procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting requirements.

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 student achievement of learning objectives and use relevant data to guide instruction and provide timely feedback.
• Identify student needs and plan programs of study accordingly.
• Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives and individual learning needs.
• Identify learning disabilities and refer students to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate student accomplishments fairly and provide progress reports as required by law and District policy.
• 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 to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in community affairs.
• Use the District PBIS program at the building level with fidelity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information obtained in the course of duties and comply with mandatory reporting procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and incentives.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at additional cost to employees.
• Paid leave.
• 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: Mid Level