2027-2028 SY Certified: CTE- Mental Social Health Teacher

About the role

FTE: 1.0 • FLSA Status: Exempt • Work Calendar: 186 days for new hires / 183 days for returning teachers • Compensation: Certified Teacher Compensation Guide (starting with Prop 301 monies $60,004)

Responsibilities

• Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner
• Presents accurate information
• Is highly qualified to teach the content area
• Uses content material appropriate to students, content area, and academic standards
• Uses resource materials, procedures, and models related to the lesson
• Deals with students in a fair and impartial manner, promoting positive self‑image/concept
• Models, requires, and promotes a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy
• Creates an atmosphere conducive to verbal and/or nonverbal activity
• Provides constructive feedback/criticism to students
• Follows a logical sequence of instructions
• Plans instruction and activities which address identified objectives
• Relates and/or integrates materials to other disciplines
• Organizes resources to facilitate the achievement of objectives
• Provides focus for the students at the beginning of lessons
• Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction to provide students the best opportunity for academic success
• Provides opportunities for students to practice concept skills
• Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to provide instruction at higher levels of thinking
• Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Keeps accurate grade and attendance records
• Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions
• Adheres to Arizona Department of Education and District policies, rules, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate for the assigned position
• Ability to obtain either a Provisional SEI endorsement, a full ESL endorsement, or a full Bilingual endorsement
• Ability to become highly qualified in the core content for the assigned position
• Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Skills

• Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences; bilingual communication is beneficial
• Proficiency with technology (e.g., email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Must see and hear continuously and speak frequently
• Must be able to vary from standing, sitting, or walking
• Must be able to move quickly when needed (student safety)
• Must be able to tolerate a high‑paced working environment
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be able to be flexible with work hours