Teacher - Science - General Middle Grades

Position:

Teacher - Science - General Middle Grades

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job :

133847

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

April 29, 2026

Contact Information:

Gilbert Public Schools

140 S Gilbert Rd

Gilbert, Arizona 85297

District Website

Contact:

Rachael Thornton

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

* Certified Classroom Teacher 7th-8th/Teacher - Science

* Date Posted:

4/8/2026

* Location:

Mesquite Junior High

* Date Available:

7/20/26

* Closing Date:

5/29/26

Months Contracted: 10 Months (Exempt)

Job Grade:
Teacher

Annual Rate: $54,335 and up, depending on experience

Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card:
Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card before processing.

Certification Notes:
Applicants need to hold an Arizona Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Certificate with an approved area in Middle Grades Science or Science, or be in the process of receiving one

Teacher

Purpose Statement

To provide instruction with state and district guidelines.

Essential Functions

* Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students within the district curriculum

* Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives

* Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences. This weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline

* Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents

* Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required

* Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language

* Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior

* Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner

* Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image, and other life skills

* Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures

* Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner

* Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities

* Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

* Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments

* Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

* Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Other Functions

* Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

Learning Development
- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum, resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field: advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, and a proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious, and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill
- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job…