Teacher, Grade 5

Teacher, Grade 5

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Simonton Elementary School

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

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, a middle school, a 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.

Teacher, Grade 5

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change):$54,540. 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 withthe 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
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the 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 regularly 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 from the district
• Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals regularly 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, peers, and
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required
• May be required to participate in student meetings which occur beyond the staff's work
• Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when
• Participates in curriculum review and design
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification and fingerprint clearance card.
• Meets all certification requirements for the assigned grade level or subject area, including properteaching area endorsements to be Highly Qualified.
• Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready State Standards.
• Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments.
• Skill in both oral and written communication.
• Ability…