Teacher 3rd Grade, SY

Madison Elementary School District Madison Traditional Academy - Phoenix, Arizona

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Classroom Teacher, 3rd Grade,  SY

Length of Work Yr: 9 months

Salary Range: $53,071 - $68,946

Placement based on education and experience

Department:
Madison Traditional Academy

Reports To:

School Principal

• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified

To create a flexible instructional program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Task analyse and translate lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Teach district-approved curriculum.
• Establish, share, and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Teach curriculum aligned to state standards.
• Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Effectively utilize district technologies appropriate to the position and assume responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
• Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Demonstrate knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Support school and district mission and vision.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establish rapport with peers and parents.
• Be willing to participate in district training for coaching.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning.
• Seek opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

Maintain valid certifications, fingerprint card and Appropriately Certified status. Observe teacher calendar and all Madison School District policies. Salary to be determined yearly according to Governing Board approved range.

Performance will be evaluated by the building principal or designee.

Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.