8th Grade Mathematics Teacher

Openings as of 5/28/2026

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 4/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Western Sky Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026

District paid employee health, dental and life insurance. 21 paid holidays, 12 personal/sick leave days earned annually. Discounts on extended day and preschool programs.

• Bachelor's degree in education with a minor in Mathematics.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• An Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Certificate with one of the following approved areas:
  • Middle Grades Mathematics
  • Middle Grades/Early Secondary Mathematics
  • Mathematics

Building Principal

To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to promote an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and participates in faculty committees.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Salary and work schedule to be established by the Governing Board.