Peoria Unified School District is hiring: Teacher - K-4th Music/ 5th-8th Chorus

Position Title: Certified Teacher

Supervisor: Principal at assigned location

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Summary

Become a difference maker and bring your creativity and innovation to the classroom! Our teachers help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women prepared to shape tomorrow.

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage and educate students while helping them discover and fulfill their potential
2. Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans
3. Document and share student grades and evaluations
4. Cultivate a creative learning environment and maintain a safe, inviting, and nurturing space for students, staff, and the community
5. Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and uphold District discipline policies
6. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
7. Enhance Peoria Unified's culture which encourages and strengthens parent and community partnerships
8. Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms
9. Foster positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community members
10. Adhere to effective policies, practices, and accountability of District resources
11. Maintain accurate and complete records required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation
12. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
13. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

A valid intern, provisional, or standard Arizona Teaching Certificate; or possess the necessary qualifications to become certified in the state of Arizona. Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Other Requirements

1. Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification
2. Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
3. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid government issued ID
4. May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds
5. May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds
6. May be required to work outside normal working hours
7. May be required to travel to perform work functions

What We Offer

Peoria Unified School District offers a robust benefits package that can help increase your financial security, advance professionally, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. We also participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Some of the benefits offered include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, a Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, and discounts on many other services.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Peoria Unified School District recognizes that academic excellence is enhanced when students are exposed to a broad range of ideas, individuals, and experiences. It is therefore committed to a fundamental policy of providing equal opportunity for persons to seek, obtain, hold and be equally compensated for employment regardless of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, political affiliation or national origin.