Job Description:

Description:          

The Certified Teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the academic, personal, social, and intellectual development of each student. He/she presents appropriate curriculum that is in alignment with federal, state and district goals and objectives using a variety of instructional methods and strategies to further enhance and support learning. The teacher also maintains high expectations for self and all students.

Western Valley Middle School is focused on school improvement and looking for a teacher who wants to work with middle school students, who is committed to building strong relationships, and who wants to be a part of a positive team of educators. Our mission is to ignite, unite, and empower.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university
• Valid Arizona Teacher’s Certificate or ability to aquire an emergency certificate
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be capable of developing effective instructional programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents and staff
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health 

Knowledge of: 

• middle school subject area curriculum and instruction
• Instructional methods and strategies and curriculum implementation
• Technology applications and its use as an instructional tool
• Effective classroom management and discipline procedures
• Analysis of achievement data

Ability to:

• Write comprehensive lesson plans
• Use a wide variety of teaching strategies to ensure learning from all students
• Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum
• Evaluate written materials
• productively manage groups of students
• Comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Organize and prioritize work, take initiative and adhere to time restraints
• Work effectively with a diverse community
• Communicate ideas and programs to individuals, staff, parents, community, etc.

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate 

Length of Employment (to begin immediately):

• Nine (9) months
• School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year

Submit resume and cover letter. 

Bonus offered for appropriate certification in science.