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(Avondale) Middle School Social Studies (SS) Teacher (October Start)

Sun Valley Academy · Avondale, AZ · 1 mo ago
Education$50k–$55k/yrFull-time
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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real content. No job title heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Key info: - Title: Middle School (MS) Social Studies (SS) Teacher - Location: Avondale - Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Exempt - Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000 per year - "HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY" paragraph: description of candidate traits. - Then "As The 7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, You Will" bullet list of duties. - Then "Core Values/Professional Qualities" list. - Then "Competencies" list. - Then "Minimum Qualifications" list. - Then "Preferred Qualifications" list. - Then "Physical Requirements" paragraph. - Then "About Us" paragraph. - Then "What We Offer You At SVA" paragraph: smaller class sizes, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits package, warm environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs, future growth. - Then "Employee Benefits" paragraph: competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance, 401K. - Also "Background Screening Process" etc but we can drop as boilerplate? It's not EEO but maybe still boilerplate. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Background screening maybe not boilerplate but could be considered procedural. Might keep? It's about safety; but it's not a benefit. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. Safer to drop. We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have content for: - About the role: maybe the "HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE..." plus "As The 7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, You Will..." could be responsibilities. Actually "About the role" could be a brief description of the position. We have location, job type, maybe summary. Could put location and job type in a short p under About the role? Or we could have About the role containing location, job type, and brief mission. - Responsibilities: the bullet list under "As The 7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, You Will". That's duties. - Requirements: Minimum Qualifications? Or maybe Requirements includes Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements? The instruction: Use sections as appropriate. We have Minimum Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Competencies (skills), Core Values (maybe skills/qualities). We need to map. We have: - Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications could be under Qualifications section. - Skills: Competencies list. - Benefits: What We Offer You + Employee Benefits. - Pay: Salary Range. - Schedule: Not explicitly given; job type full-time, contract, exempt. Could infer schedule full-time but not explicit. We should not create Schedule unless posting actually states them. It does not state schedule details like hours. So we should omit Schedule section. - About the role: we can include location, job type, and maybe brief overview. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, non-discrimination, background screening, application instructions, etc. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include location, job type, salary range, responsibilities, core values/professional qualities, competencies, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, physical requirements, about us, what we offer, employee benefits. We need to decide where each piece goes. Potential sections:

About the role

Location: Avondale. Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Exempt.

Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

That covers About Us. But About the role maybe should be about the position, not the organization. Could combine. Alternatively, we could have About the role containing location, job type, and brief description of role (enthusiastic team player etc). The "HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE..." is more about candidate traits; could be part of About the role or Responsibilities? It describes what you bring. Could be part of About the role. Let's think: The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we should follow those headings if content exists. Thus: - About the role: include location, job type, and maybe a brief summary of the role's purpose (the "HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE..." paragraph). Also maybe the "As The 7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, You Will" is responsibilities. - Responsibilities: the bullet list of duties. - Requirements: maybe Minimum Qualifications? But Requirements could be things like Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements. However we also have a Qualifications section for Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. The instruction list includes both Requirements and Qualifications as separate headings. So we need to decide what goes where. Typically, Requirements could be mandatory qualifications (Minimum Qualifications) and maybe physical requirements. Qualifications could be preferred qualifications. But we also have Skills separate. We have Competencies (skills). So Skills section for competencies. Thus: - Requirements: Minimum Qualifications (Bachelor's Degree, AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance, CPR/First Aid, 1 year teaching experience). Also Physical Requirements maybe. - Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications (AZ Teaching Certificate or reciprocal, Master's Degree or higher). - Skills: Competencies list. - Benefits: What We Offer You + Employee Benefits. - Pay: Salary Range. - Schedule: not present, omit. We also have Core Values/Professional Qualities. Where does that go? Could be part of Skills or Qualities? Could be under Skills as "Professional Qualities". Or maybe under Requirements as "Professional Qualities". But we already have Skills for competencies. Could include Core Values under Skills as well, or maybe under About the role? The instruction says we can have Skills section for skills. Core Values/Professional Qualities are more like attributes. Could be placed under Skills as well, or maybe under Qualifications? I'd put them under Skills as they are professional qualities. Thus Skills section will include both Competencies list and Core Values/Professional Qualities list. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. Now we need to format lists with
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    About the role

    Location: Avondale. Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Exempt.

    You are an enthusiastic team player looking to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are passionate about middle school Social Studies and dedicated to helping students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking, historical analysis, civic understanding, and global awareness. You enjoy working with students, families, and colleagues, and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative school environment. You are a highly qualified, motivated self-starter who works well with others, seeks solutions to challenges, and demonstrates leadership in your classroom.

    That covers the "HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE..." paragraph. Now Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities

    • Provide instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards in Social Studies.
    • Prepare and deliver engaging, grade-level appropriate lessons that address various learning styles, abilities, and interests.
    • Cover core Social Studies topics such as geography, U.S. and world history, government, civics, and economics, while fostering historical thinking and civic literacy.
    • Utilize school-adopted systems of practice for curriculum, instruction, and assessment including, but not limited to: Beyond Textbooks, data submission processes, and testing protocols.
    • Use data-driven instruction to monitor student progress and adjust lessons to support mastery of Social Studies concepts and skills.
    • Assess student progress toward learning targets and provide timely, constructive feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration.
    • Integrate technology, digital resources, primary and secondary sources, and multimedia tools to enhance engagement and support differentiated learning.
    • Encourage student discussion, debate, inquiry-based learning, collaborative projects, and critical thinking.
    • Establish classroom routines and procedures that support a structured, respectful, and productive learning environment.
    • Effectively implement student goals outlined in 504 Plans and IEPs.
    • Participate in grade-level and school-wide professional learning activities.
    • Document and proactively address student behavior and attendance issues.
    • Reflect continually on instructional practices to improve student outcomes.
    • Supervise students in accordance with state laws and school policies.
    • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the school and law.
    • Participate in school-wide events, meetings, and parent conferences.
    Now Requirements:

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
    • CPR/First Aid Certification
    • Minimum one (1) year Teaching Experience

    Physical Requirements: Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Employees must be subject to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employees must be able to physically manage a classroom with small children ensuring the safety of the children at all times.

    Now Qualifications:

    Qualifications

    • Arizona Teaching Certificate, or Reciprocal Out-Of-State Certificate
    • Master's Degree or higher
    Now Skills:

    Skills

    • Strong knowledge of middle school social studies and ELA content (6th-8th grade standards).
    • Ability to clearly explain complex concepts and foster critical thinking.
    • Skilled in analyzing assessment data to inform instruction.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to read and interpret curriculum guides, manuals, and assessment documents.
    • Write in a coherent and professional manner.
    • Present information clearly to students, families, and colleagues.
    • Knowledge of basic office procedures.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and instructional technology tools.

    Core Values/Professional Qualities:

    • Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.

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