Job Description:

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.

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Elementary Teacher fosters a dynamic and engaging learning environment integrating interdisciplinary STEM concepts into the curriculum, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
2. State of Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certificate
3. Experience working with elementary-aged students in an educational 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. Proficiency in integrating technology and digital tools into instruction
6. 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. 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
            VIEW TEACHER INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
            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. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

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.