Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade - MVP

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District Mountain View Preparatory - Cottonwood, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5513135
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 26, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Mountain View Preparatory Elementary K-8

START DATE:  School Year

HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time Certified Exempt; 185 Days + (5 Teacher Induction Days First Year in District)

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

STARTING SALARY: Minimum $52,000 including 301 and Pay for Performance, Based on Experience and Qualifications, Up to 20 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Arizona State Teaching Credential with appropriate subject matter endorsement. Meeting the definition of “Appropriately Certified” under the Every Student Succeeds Act or alternate teaching certification pathways available with a bachelor’s degree.

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & supplemental coverages. PTO accrual of one day a month. District matched contributions with ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT (ASRS).

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CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides an educational program for pupils in grade 2, assist in other school programs as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music and other appropriate learning activities to pupils in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Support the integration program and encourage the participation of pupils who qualify for the program; participate and instruct in integration programs as assigned.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; support and assist in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, seminars or other professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which performance will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Train and provide work direction to staff as directed.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participate in…