Job Description:

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

VIEW THE TEACHER INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: https://shorturl.at/eYB6u

- Plus $5,000 annual contract addendum!

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
2. Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implements by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students.
3. Assesses students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.
4. Plans, after identifying student needs, a program of study.
5. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
6. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.
7. Evaluates, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
8. Provides an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
9. Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
10. Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
11. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
12. Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings.
13. Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
14. Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for handicapped students.
15. Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified handicapped students.
16. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement behavior management programs and to provide suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
17. Provides information, support and counsel to parents and family when appropriate.
18. Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning special education.
19. Participates in Child Study Team meetings to provide information, classroom observations, and diagnosis.
20. Provides information and assistance in placement of students who require residential or outside agency assistance.
21. Assists in program planning, identifying needs and interpreting data.
22. Maintains thorough on-going records for individual students receiving services.
23. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.
24. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
25. Maintains and improves professional competence.
26. Maintains active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.
27. Performs other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our PreK-12 team!

Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Stipends * 12 Paid Holidays * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Professional Development * 5 Person Behavior Team * i-Ready & Unique Sped Specific Curriculum * eIEPpro & Goal Book 

Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students’ Lives.

• Competitive Salaries 
• Stipends & Supplemental Pay
• Holidays, Personal days, Sick Leave*
• District provided Employee Health, group term Life Insurance*
• Arizona State Retirement & Tax Deferred Annuity plan*
• Exceptional Employee Resources & Professional Development
• Culture of Caring & Support

 APPLY TODAY!

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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.