Third Grade Teacher - Job #5866

Sierra Vista Unified School District•Sierra Vista, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our PreK-12 team. This position is for a Third Grade Teacher at Pueblo Del Sol K-8 School. The district offers competitive salaries, incentives, 12 paid holidays, and exceptional employee benefits and resources. The district also provides an instructional coach/mentoring program and a 1 to 1 technology program. Applicants should be aware that while their preferred grade will be considered, the District may offer a position at a different grade level based on school needs after a successful interview and reference check.

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.

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; in harmony with the 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 specialists 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.
Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

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.