Science Teacher Shea MS

2026-27 Science Teacher .6 - Shea MS

Location: Shea Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona.

FTE: .6

Starting Date: July 27, 2026

Position Type: .6 FTE

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Science:
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Position: Science Teacher (Middle School)

Purpose Statement: The job of Teacher - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a middle school teacher with specific responsibilities for developing student success in academics (e.g. Reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. Art, music, physical education, etc.); supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

• Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students’ competencies.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Advises students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, District personnel, parents and a variety of community resources.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners.
• Differentiates classroom work for individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics.
• Manages student behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, dances, athletic events, etc.).
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. district, staff, departmental, etc.).
• Participates on PLC team for reviewing data and instructional practices.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for documentation.
• Reports health and safety issues.
• Responds to inquiries from various sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skilled to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with an ability to upgrade skills;
Knowledge required to perform algebra and/or geometry;
Ability to schedule activities, gather data, use job-related equipment;
Problem solving required.

Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilizing resources from other work units; opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; general requirements 10% sitting, 40% walking, 50% standing; exposure to temperature extremes and risk of injury.

Job related experience is desired.

Bachelors degree in job-related area.

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area
• SEI Endorsement Required

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• FLSA Status - Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.