2026-2027 Teacher Social Studies - Middle School
About The Position
This position is for a Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves instructing students, planning and implementing curriculum, creating a conducive learning environment, and adhering to state and district requirements. The teacher will guide the learning process, foster self-directed learning, and address the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities. Responsibilities also include enforcing safety regulations, maintaining accurate records, assisting with policy implementation, and supervising teacher aides and volunteers. Professional development and committee participation are expected.
Requirements
- Valid Arizona Teacher’s Certificate
- NCLB Highly Qualified Status for core subject area teacher
Responsibilities
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students in accordance with State and District requirements for curriculum
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Prepare for assigned classes, showing written evidence of instructional planning following established District format
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.
- Encourage students to set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the students
- Assist students to become self-directed learners
- Understand and apply knowledge about student growth and development in order to provide maximum student learning
- Implement the District’s philosophy of education, the instructional goals and objectives
- Participate in school goal setting, achievement and assessment
- Recognize the learning disabilities of students and provide an appropriate instructional program to meet those needs
- Enforce safety precautions and guidelines to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules of classroom behavior, procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
- Make provisions to be available for educational related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and provide input on aide/volunteer performance
- Maintain and improve personal/professional competence
- Attend staff meetings and serve on District/school committees as required
- Prepare substitute guidelines and lesson plans in timely manner
- Enforce and follow the policies and administrative regulations of the District
- Perform all duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
