Social Studies Teacher 67 Job #6471

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate dedicated educators to join ourteam!
Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools *Competitive Salaries * Incentives * 12 Paid Holidays * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Instructional Coaches/Mentoring * 1 to 1 Technology Program
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
2. Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.
3. 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

1. Implements by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons units and projects; communicates these objectives to students.
3. Assesses students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.
4. Plans after identifying student needs a program of study.
5. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
6. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.
7. Evaluates conscientiously and fairly the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law District policy and administrative regulation.
8. Provides an atmosphere physical and psychological conducive to learning.
9. Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
10. Counsels with colleagues students and/or parents on a regular basis.
11. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and Governing Board Policy.
12. Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings.
13. Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals objectives and methods.
14. Assists in the selection of books equipment and other instructional equipment.
15. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
16. Maintains and improves professional competence.
17. Maintains active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.
18. Performs other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum subject content and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
2. The teacher plans using the states standards the schools curriculum data and engaging and appropriate strategies and resources to meet the needs of all students.
3. The teacher uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning to promote key skills and to meet individual learning needs.
4. The teacher systematically gathers analyzes and uses relevant data to measure student progress guide instructional content and delivery methods and provide timely feedback to students parents and stakeholders.
5. The teacher uses resources routines and procedures to provide a respectful positive safe student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
6. The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics collaborates and communicates appropriately and takes responsibility for personal professional growth that results in the enhancement of student learning.
7. The work of the teacher results in acceptable measurable and appropriate student progress.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator. The Classroom Teacher will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
VIEW TEACHER INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL: Classroom Site Fund - $10000 annual or prorated based on start date!
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health dental vision and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave paid holidays paid life insurance and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Human Resourcesor

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd. Sierra Vista AZ 85635 or .