Social Studies Teacher

Openings as of 7/7/2020
Middle School Teaching

• Social Studies Teacher JobID: 560
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Social Studies


Date Posted:
6/25/2020


Location:
Page Middle School


Date Available:
2020-2021 School Year


Closing Date:
Open Until Filled




Title: Social Studies Teacher - Page Middle School

Salary: Certified Stepless Salary Schedule. Placement is determined by years of experience and education. Up to 20 years of experience credited on the certified salary schedule with appropriate verification.

Salary Range - BA+0, $43,832 plus Benifits Package up to MA+20, $51,787 plus Benifits Package

Job Summary:
The job of "Middle School Social Studies Teacher" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Certification/Education:
Completion of course works satisfying the requirements for issuance of an Arizona Teaching Certificate and all endorsements in the area(s) of assignment. Applicants are required to be Properly Certified by Arizona teaching certification guidelines- Please contact Arizona Department of Education at http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/ for information concerning reciprocity. A Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card is requiring for obtaining AZ Certification. The Human Resources Department assists with the application process.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of: Subject Matter
• Established curriculum and curriculum trends
• Laws, rules, policies and trends in instruction
• Assessment procedures
• Human development and learning
• Behavior management
• Effective communication

Ability To:
• Develop appropriate lessons
• Develop and implement Governing Board approved curriculum
• Comply with laws, rules and policies
• Assess student needs and progress
• Make appropriate application of learning principles
• Maintain acceptable student behavior
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and peers

Reports To: Building Principal

Evaluation:
The teacher's performance is evaluated by the building principal and/or designee according to the provisions of PUSD's policy on evaluation.

Working/Living Conditions:

A school district of about 2,500 students, of which 78% are Native American, we offer a New Teacher Induction training to all new teachers, a 198 day new teacher contract, paid holidays, Arizona State Retirement, 12 undesignated paid leave days, and relocation stipends.
Work where others play! Page, Lake Powell, AZ is a small, progressive community located 130 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ on a high plateau between the Navajo Nation and spectacular Lake Powell. Surrounded by several natural attractions, such as Horseshoe Bend, the Colorado River, and Antelope Canyon, and also centrally located amongst Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, and more. Page, AZ is a beautiful place to live and work.

Application/Selection Procedures:
Online application, followed by application screening and interview process. Application, resume' and supporting documents should be submitted ASAP for consideration.



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