2026-27 English Teacher Added Section .17 - Paradise Valley HS

Interim position at Paradise Valley High School for the 2026–2027 school year (0.17 FTE, July 30, 2026 – May 27, 2027).

About the Role

The Teacher supports the instructional process by developing student success in Pre-AP English through lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community resources. The role involves supervising students, assessing progress, and maintaining a safe, effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competencies.
• Communicate student progress to parents/guardians, including expectations, achievements, and improvement strategies.
• Assess and provide feedback on student progress toward academic goals.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and support school improvement plans.
• Counsel students or refer them to appropriate personnel for academic, behavioral, or personal support.
• Demonstrate engaging pedagogical approaches tailored to individual student needs.
• Differentiate instruction to address diverse learning styles within established lesson plans.
• Direct student teachers, assistants, volunteers, or student workers to support classroom programs.
• Instruct students in Pre-AP English to enhance academic success.
• Manage student behavior to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitor students in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips for safety.
• Participate in district, staff, and departmental meetings to share and gather information.
• Engage in PLC (Professional Learning Community) teams to review data and instructional practices.
• Prepare documentation (grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to track student progress and meet requirements.
• Report health, safety, or regulatory concerns (e.g., fights, suspected abuse, substance issues) to administrators or agencies.
• Respond to emergencies and direct concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Address inquiries from teachers, parents, and administrators regarding instructional programs and student progress.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate core content area certification.
• SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Criminal background clearance.

Skills and Abilities

• Skills: Proficiency in assessment instruments, curriculum and instructional techniques, record-keeping, and standard office equipment/software.
• Knowledge: Understanding of lesson plan requirements, child development stages, behavioral management strategies, assessment techniques, and instructional methods.
• Abilities:
  • Schedule and coordinate activities, meetings, or events.
  • Gather, classify, and analyze data.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and work with diverse individuals/groups.
  • Establish and maintain constructive relationships with tact and patience.
  • Work flexible hours, meet deadlines, and collaborate as part of a team.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to district policies/procedures.
  • Problem-solve independently using guidelines and standardized methods.

Work Environment

• Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and fine finger dexterity.
• Typical work posture: 10% sitting, 40% walking, 50% standing.
• Exposure to temperature extremes and some risk of injury/illness.
• Job-related experience is desired but not required.