Job Description:

Job Description:

Pine Strawberry Elementary School District is accepting applications for a full time certified elementary teacher to provide instruction for students which is appropriate for their level of understanding and needs.

Pay: Based on education/experience 

Reports to: Principal/Superintendent 

Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with reading endorsement

• Current IVP Fingerprint Card

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.

• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver explicit, systematic, and multisensory instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

• Implement evidence-based programs aligned to the Science of Reading/Orton-Gillingham

• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly

• Administer and/or support universal screeners, diagnostics, and progress monitoring tools (DIBELS 8, STAR, IXL)

• Analyze data to identify students needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to use data for instructional decisions

• Provide coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers on effective reading practices

• Support district/school literacy initiatives and curriculum implementation

• Assist with Move On When Reading (MOWR) documentation and interventions

• Help ensure interventions align with Arizona statutes and ADE guidance

• Communicate with families regarding student progress and reading support strategies

• Provide resources and guidance for at-home reading practice

• Stay current on research-based reading instruction and Arizona literacy requirements

• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques

• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals

• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences

• Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations

• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning

• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns

• Communicates an expectation of success for all students

Professional Standards:

• Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.

• Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator

• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work

• Attends and participates in staff meetings 

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth

• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator

Join our team as we move to a four-day school week in 2026–2027!

Use the link to our website to view the job description and application. 

CLOSING DATE: February 18, 2026