Teacher, GR 5

Position Information

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6

Date Posted: 4/10/2026

Location:

Combs Traditional Academy

Date Available:

07/16/2026

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr.

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre‑K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position:
Teacher, GR 6

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change):
Certified Salary Schedule /$54,000. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours:

Full‑time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to:

Principal

Posted Through Date:
Until Filled

• You will make a difference in children’s lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

While under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences that is correlated with the objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional
• Communicates objectives to students in a well‑planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
• Uses multiple assessment methods to monitor and assess student progress to adjust instruction and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents
• Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district
• Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents,…