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Peoria Unified School District

High School Science Teacher

Peoria Unified School District, Peoria, Arizona, United States, 85381

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Position Type: Teacher - High School/High School Teacher

Date Posted: 10/7/2025

Location: Peoria Flex Academy - Peoria, AZ

Closing Date: 11/07/2025

Position Title: Certified Teacher

Department: K-12 Curriculum

Supervisor: Principal at assigned location

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule

Overview Job Summary: Teachers will help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Functions

Instructs assigned classes in the location and at the time designated

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Creates a positive and nurturing class environment that is developmentally appropriate and conducive to learning

Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation at the request of the supervisor

Sets and maintains standards of classroom behavior, and upholds district wide discipline policies

Guides the learning process, through the use of established clear objectives, toward the achievement of district curriculum goals

Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Strives to implement, through instruction and example, the district's philosophy of education

Assesses student accomplishments on a regular basis, and provides progress reports as required

Seeks the assistance of district specialists when learning disabilities are suspected

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Maintains accurate and complete records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Assists the administration in the development and implementation of rules and/or policies governing student conduct

Makes provision to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when such encounters are required or requested under reasonable terms

When assigned a teacher assistant, student teacher, or volunteer, plans and supervises assignments and activities for that person or persons

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures

Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures

Knowledge of appropriate teaching strategies and methods

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Arizona State Department of Education.

Other Requirements

Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.

Must be Highly Qualified according to state and federal standards to fill the position.

Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.

May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds

May be required to work outside normal working hours

May be required to travel to perform work functions

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