Teacher - Junior High Science

Job Summary

Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026. AZ Big Media's Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026.

Employment Type

Az Employment Type: Full-time

Base Salary

Base Salary Minimum entry: $58,000.00
Potential compensation in addition to base salary: up to $5,400 in stipends

Calendar

Certified, teachers new to district 1960 workdays, returning teachers 1961 workdays

Benefits

• PTO
• Holidays
• Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Wellness
• Professional growth credit

Performance Pay

• Available annually
• $400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

New Hire Experience

• $400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

Core Job Functions

• Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Prepares and delivers instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and students with special needs
• Creates lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Uses available technology to enhance learning
• Uses district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Facilitates instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Effectively implements Individual Education Plans
• Establishes classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Participates in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low-performing students
• Documents and resolves issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflects on teaching and strives to improve professional competence
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Participates in the intervention process at sites
• Participates in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences
• Participates in school and District initiatives
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments
• Mets any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

Core Values

• Excellence in all we do
• No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things
• Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Chandler Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination practices:

• Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224, Phone (480) 812-7000