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Window Rock Unified School District #8 Tsehootsooi Primary Learing Center
- Ft. Defiance, Arizona

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Window Rock Unified School District #8 Tsehootsooi Primary Learing Center
- Ft. Defiance, Arizona

This job is also posted in Window Rock Unified School District #8

Job : 5832856

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Date Revised

May 2020

Status

Exempt

Salary Level

Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Year

10 month

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certificate

Appropriately Certified in assigned teaching assignment per ADE Guidelines

Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

To help students learn subject knowledge, academic and social skills that will contribute to their ability to function as contributing members of society; to become life‑long learners; to develop an understanding of the Navajo, English and other cultures.

Teaches content/skills in assigned subject area/s, using District adopted textbooks and curriculum.

Plans lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and ability level of students.

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Creates safe and orderly environment, conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.

Exercises supervision over students in and out of the classroom when assigned.

Assumes responsibility for professional development; for keeping current with literature, new research findings, and improved teaching techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings, and conventions.

Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide and orderly, productive classroom environment.

Assesses accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports/grades as required.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve problems associated with health, attitude, and learning difficulties.

Communicates with parents and school counselors in the interest of each student.

Makes decisions regarding retention and promotion of students.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct information relating to attendance, lesson plans, I.E.P.s and other record keeping.

Maintains confidentiality of student records.

Participates in faculty meetings, committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing program.

Participates in curriculum development as required.

Maintains current inventory control of all equipment and materials in individual's work area or classroom.

Follows mandates of State, Federal, and the Navajo Nation Laws as well as established District policies.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Physically comfortable, normal classroom work

Normal classroom conditions

Paraprofessional(s) and Student Aide(s)

Supervision Received

Evaluation

Building Principal

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Governing Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

Board approved:
April 1995 June 13, 2020

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,000 to $64,570 Per Year

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