Teacher - Social Studies (RCMS - 2026/2027)

Payson Unified District•Payson, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Teacher is responsible for helping students learn the appropriate subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their growth and development as productive citizens. This role involves developing lesson plans, delivering curriculum using digital teaching methods for a distance learning model, managing student behavior, and creating a conducive learning environment. The teacher will also assess student progress, identify learning deficiencies, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate for grade level and subject.
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from accredited college or university.
Must possess a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Appropriate hours to teach the associated subject matter in accordance with state, federal and district policy, regulations and statutes.
Knowledge of District policies, operations and organization.
Knowledge of Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
Knowledge of Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
Knowledge of Educational theories and practices.
Knowledge of Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing education.
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA.
Knowledge of District curricula, assessment, and instructional programs.
Knowledge of Promoting positive public relations.
Knowledge of Technology in the educational context.
Knowledge of Crisis management procedures.
Ability to Work cooperatively with others.
Ability to Demonstrate effective instructional skills.
Ability to Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques.
Ability to Utilize engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.
Ability to Seek innovative ways to support best student learning.
Ability to Read, analyze, and interpret written documents including education research.
Ability to Analyze and organize student achievement data.
Ability to Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to Apply principles of reason and logic for problem-solving purposes.
Ability to Provide excellent customer service.
Ability to Interpret and analyze assessment data.
Ability to Utilize computer applications.

Responsibilities

Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
Works with the Instructional Coach to maintain best practices in providing high quality instruction based on AZ state standards.
Attends and engages in professional learning communities and organizational meetings.
Develops lesson plans and proficiently delivers prescribed curriculum using available digital teaching methods through a "distance learning" educational model.
Manages student behavior through the effective use of classroom management techniques.
Creates, organizes, and retains appropriate lesson plans.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting their curriculum objectives as put forward by Arizona’s High Academic Standards for Students.
Creates a physical and psychological environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and to communicate these objectives to students.
Assesses the student performance objectives on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Screens students for learning deficiencies, provides intervention as needed utilizing specialized resources within the district and keeps track of data in order to initiate further evaluation where needed.
Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board policies.
Facilitates ongoing communication between parents/guardians and school administration.
Provides direction to supporting Paraprofessionals as applicable.
Maintains accurate permanent academic and class attendance records of students.
Supports and implements district goals as set by the Governing Board.
Accomplishes all assigned duties in a professional manner.
Performs other related duties as directed by the Principal/Assistant Principal.