English Learner Teacher

Position: English Learner Teacher - Job #7499
Position Type:

Teaching:
High School/English Language Learner (ELL)

Date Posted:

1/5/2026

Location:

Exceptional Student Services Department

Date Available:

Hiring Now & 2026/2027

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team!

Buena High School is recognized as a Cognia Global Commission accredited institution, where stakeholders can be assured that learners benefit from a high-quality education recognized around the globe.

Award-Winning District
* 8 Outstanding Schools
* Competitive Salaries
* Incentives
* 12 Paid Holidays
* Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
* Instructional Coaches/Mentoring
* 1 to 1 Technology Program

Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

This position serves both Joyce Clark Middle School and Buena High School.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

* Appropriate teaching certificate as issued by the State of Arizona to include appropriate vocational certification and endorsements.

* Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.

* Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.

* Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Implements by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; in harmony with the goals, establishes desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students.

* Assesses students to determine whether desired student performance objectives are being achieved.

* Plans, after identifying student needs, a program of study.

* Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

* Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.

* Evaluates, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.

* Provides an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.

* Maintains accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.

* Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.

* Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.

* Attends and participates in general faculty and department meetings.

* Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

* Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.

* Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

* Maintains and improves professional competence.

* Maintains active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.

* Performs other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

* The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

* The teacher plans using the state's standards, the school's curriculum, data, and engaging and appropriate strategies and resources to meet the needs of all students.

* The teacher uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning, to promote key skills, and to meet individual learning needs.

* The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.

* The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.

* The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, collaborates and communicates…