Science Teacher

Position

Science Teacher (10‑month contract 2025–2026) at Southwest Leadership Academy, Phoenix, Arizona.

Southwest Leadership Academy is a school where a rigorous, relevant curriculum and a relational instruction approach are essential to high academic achievement. Students experience success, complete their high school studies, and launch into the 21st‑century world of higher education and employment.

• 10‑month contract (2025‑2026)
• Paid summers
• Salary position

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance within 90 days
• 401(k) match up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues

• Implement Positive Operational Culture principles and provide instructional services to students.
• Collaborate with staff in a supportive fashion, emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff, and program.
• Report to Vice Principals and/or Principal.
• Diagnose, prescribe, and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis.
• Confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take necessary action as outlined in program procedures.
• Accept additional tasks as assigned, including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments.

• Current and valid State teaching credential in English, Math, Science, and/or Special Education.
• Related experience working with at‑risk youth.
• Three or more years of successful classroom teaching.

• Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning.
• Methodologies and research related to learning and working with at‑risk, high school‑aged youth.
• Effective classroom management and behavioral management techniques for various learning styles.
• Effective communication techniques enabling positive collaboration with site staff.
• Technology use as an educational tool.

• Ability to establish a teaching rapport with students that results in student achievement in all program areas.
• Pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

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