2026-27 Mandarin Chinese Teacher Various Locations

Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Locations:

- 0.4 FTE: Pinnacle High School

- 0.4 FTE: Horizon High School

- 0.2 FTE: Paradise Valley High School

FTE: 1.0 (Combined)

Non-Interim Teacher

Dates: 7/27/2026 - 5/27/2027

***MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL BETWEEN SCHOOLS***

Purpose Statement

The job of Mandarin Chinese Teacher High School is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an high school teacher with specific responsibilities for developing student success in Mandarin Chinese language development; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. The Mandarin Chinese teacher provides instruction to students enrolled in three of PVUSDs high schools using a hybrid model that includes face-to-face instruction regular integration of TelePresence and pvONLINE curricular resources. Ongoing communication with students parents and high school personnel is required to ensure that each student has the maximum opportunity to successfully complete his/her instructional program.

This job reports to Site Administrator

Essential Functions

Teach content from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned course schedule;

Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the online educational process;

Maintain communication with students and parents to support instruction;

Maintain and/or retrieve accurate student records to include academic progress and actual student log in time;

Monitor and motivate students relative to progress for assigned course work;

Apprise students parents and home school personnel of student academic performance;

Utilize maintain and stay current with the knowledge and skills of the online learning management systems and resources and student information systems;

Implement strategies to advance and improve student performance;

Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to student programs based on individual student need;

Participate in professional development activities for the purpose of improving online instruction and program delivery;

Work a flexible schedule that includes regularly scheduled times at each of the schools and being online in the evening or on weekends;

Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines coordinating schedules and attending meetings;

Assist with proctoring state assessments midterms and final exams at predetermined by the District.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying curriculum and instructional techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies; assessment instruments and techniques; methods of instruction.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job- related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishingand maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; adhering to

all district polices and procedures.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting 40% walking and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: -Demonstrated successful teaching experience.

- Knowledge of the district developed pvONLINE curriculum and student

management system.

- Knowledge of TelePresence and its effective integration into classroom

Instruction.

- Extensive knowledge of computers networks web applications and

technology-infused instruction.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.

Equivalency:

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area

SEI Endorsement Required

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Must have authorization to work in the United

States as defined by the Immigration Reform

Act of 1986

If not a U.S. Citizen must hold a valid passport

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Required Experience:

IC