Middle School Math Teacher

Location: Bagdad

Position:

Middle School Math Teacher

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job :

133979

County:

Yavapai

Posted:

May 05, 2026

Contact Information:

Bagdad Unified School District

500 Sultan Way

Bagdad, AZ 86321

District Website

Contact:

Randi Diskin

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

$47,550 base pay + education/years of experience, teacherage housing with possible performance pay of approximately $9,500

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

* Teaches age-appropriate subject matter based on State Standards to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.

* Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

* Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

* Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

* Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

* Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.

* Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

* Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

* Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

* Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

* Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

* Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

* Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

* Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Knowledge of best practice teaching strategies

* Knowledge of best practices in classroom management

* Knowledge of data assessment and disaggregation

* Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques

* Knowledge of first aid and CPR

* Knowledge of district rules of conduct and ethics

* Knowledge of relevant Governing Board Policies

* Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior

* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others

* Professional communication skills (verbal and written); ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress

Other:

About the Community of Bagdad:

The town of Bagdad is located in the high desert of central Arizona approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix / 60 miles west of Prescott.

The town has had a direct relationship to local mining operations which have been ongoing since 1882 when the first claims were staked. The Townsite () and the Bagdad copper/molybdenum mine are owned by Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  Copper & Gold.

The town is home to approximately 2,500 people, including mine employees and their families, school district personnel, and other local businesses.