Agua Fria Union High School District
2026-2027 SY Certified: Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Agua Fria Union High School District, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION – Searching for THS Teacher
TITLE:
THS Teacher FTE: 1.0
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
WORK CALENDAR:
183 days new hires / 180 days returning teachers
COMPENSATION:
Certified Teacher Compensation Guide (starting with Prop 301 monies $59,172)
Position Information
Position Type:
Certified Teaching/Secondary Education
Date Posted:
1/12/2026
Location:
The Hilltop School for the Arts
Job ID:
4317
School Period:
2026-2027
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards.
Communicates with parents in a timely manner.
Presents accurate information.
Is highly qualified to teach the content area.
Uses content material appropriate to students, content area, and academic standards.
Uses resource materials, procedures, and models related to the lesson.
Deals with students in a fair and impartial manner, promoting positive self‑image/concept.
Models, requires, and promotes a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy.
Creates an atmosphere conducive to verbal and/or nonverbal activity.
Provides constructive feedback/criticism to students.
Follows a logical sequence of instructions.
Plans instruction and activities which address identified objectives.
Relates and/or integrates materials to other disciplines.
Organizes resources to facilitate the achievement of objectives.
Provides focus for the students at the beginning of lessons.
Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction to provide students the best opportunity for academic success.
Provides opportunities звер practice concept skills.
Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to provide instruction at higher levels of thinking.
Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior.
Ensures that students are supervised at all times.
Keeps accurate grade and attendance records.
Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions.
anik Adheres to Arizona Department of Education and District policies, rules, and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of 3.Float years secondary teaching or professional experience preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in the relevant artistic discipline preferred.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATE
The teacher must have a valid Arizona teaching certificate for the position to which the individual is assigned.
The teacher must be able to obtain either a Provisional SEI endorsement, a full ESL endorsement, or a full Bilingual endorsement.
The teacher must be able to become highly qualified in the core content for the position to which the individual is assigned Authorization
Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences.
Bilingual communication is beneficial.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be proficient with technology (e.g., email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must see and hear continuously and speak frequently.
Must vary between standing, sitting, or walking.
Must move quickly when needed (student safety).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must tolerate a high‑paced working environment.
Must multitask effectively.
Must remain flexible with work hours.
1-202 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY THE DISTRICT PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENETICS. IN ADDITION TO FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS, THE DISTRICT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. THE болуп EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS ANY FORM OF WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT BASED ON RACE, COLOR, REL Clinics VERITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABILITY, OR VETERAN STATUS.
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THS Teacher FTE: 1.0
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
WORK CALENDAR:
183 days new hires / 180 days returning teachers
COMPENSATION:
Certified Teacher Compensation Guide (starting with Prop 301 monies $59,172)
Position Information
Position Type:
Certified Teaching/Secondary Education
Date Posted:
1/12/2026
Location:
The Hilltop School for the Arts
Job ID:
4317
School Period:
2026-2027
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards.
Communicates with parents in a timely manner.
Presents accurate information.
Is highly qualified to teach the content area.
Uses content material appropriate to students, content area, and academic standards.
Uses resource materials, procedures, and models related to the lesson.
Deals with students in a fair and impartial manner, promoting positive self‑image/concept.
Models, requires, and promotes a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy.
Creates an atmosphere conducive to verbal and/or nonverbal activity.
Provides constructive feedback/criticism to students.
Follows a logical sequence of instructions.
Plans instruction and activities which address identified objectives.
Relates and/or integrates materials to other disciplines.
Organizes resources to facilitate the achievement of objectives.
Provides focus for the students at the beginning of lessons.
Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction to provide students the best opportunity for academic success.
Provides opportunities звер practice concept skills.
Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to provide instruction at higher levels of thinking.
Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior.
Ensures that students are supervised at all times.
Keeps accurate grade and attendance records.
Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions.
anik Adheres to Arizona Department of Education and District policies, rules, and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of 3.Float years secondary teaching or professional experience preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in the relevant artistic discipline preferred.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATE
The teacher must have a valid Arizona teaching certificate for the position to which the individual is assigned.
The teacher must be able to obtain either a Provisional SEI endorsement, a full ESL endorsement, or a full Bilingual endorsement.
The teacher must be able to become highly qualified in the core content for the position to which the individual is assigned Authorization
Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences.
Bilingual communication is beneficial.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be proficient with technology (e.g., email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must see and hear continuously and speak frequently.
Must vary between standing, sitting, or walking.
Must move quickly when needed (student safety).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must tolerate a high‑paced working environment.
Must multitask effectively.
Must remain flexible with work hours.
1-202 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY THE DISTRICT PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENETICS. IN ADDITION TO FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS, THE DISTRICT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. THE болуп EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS ANY FORM OF WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT BASED ON RACE, COLOR, REL Clinics VERITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABILITY, OR VETERAN STATUS.
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