Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM!

PLEASE REFER TO THE FULL JOB POSTING AND APPLY AT SVUSD WEBSITE: https://www.applitrack.com/svusd/onlineapp/

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
VIEW THE INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: https://www.svusd68.org/documents/departments/human-resources/wage-plans/323312

SUPPLEMENTAL:  Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
2. State of Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certificate, Art Education or Music Education
3. Experience working with elementary-aged students in an educational setting or artistic setting
4. Experience working with a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based learning that prepares students for future academic and career success in STEM fields, preferred
5. Experience working with a variety of art techniques and musical instruments, preferred 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
2. Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
3. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
4. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
6. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
7. Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students.
8. Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
9. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
10. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1.    Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student exploration and skill development in both visual arts and music.
   2.    Implement age-appropriate art and music curricula aligned with state and national standards.
   3.    Assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
   4.    Deliver lesson plans that integrate artistic techniques, music theory, history, and cultural appreciation.
   5.    Introduce students to a variety of art media (e.g., painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art) and musical elements (e.g., rhythm, melody, instruments, vocal performance).
   6.    Incorporate hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression.
   7.    Use differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special needs.
   8.    Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate art and music into core subjects.
   9.    Collaborate with school staff to plan and implement arts-based events, concerts, and exhibits.
   10.    Organize student performances, art displays, and musical programs for school and community events.
   11.    Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provide progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
   12.    Provide an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
   13.    Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
   14.    Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
   15.    Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
   16.    Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
   17.    Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment, as applicable.
   18.    Participate in professional development workshops and training to stay current on best practices in arts education.
    

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team! 

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.

• Competitive Salaries 
• Holidays, Personal days, Sick Leave*
• District provided Employee Health, group term Life Insurance*
• Arizona State Retirement & Tax Deferred Annuity plan*
• Exceptional Employee Resources & Professional Development
• Culture of Caring & Support

APPLY TODAY!

https://www.applitrack.com/svusd/onlineapp/

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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 520-515-2700.