Social Studies Teacher

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

Position Type:
Teaching:
Middle School/ Social Studies
Date Posted: 1/5/2026

Location:

Joyce Clark Middle School

Date Available:

Hiring Now & 2026/2027

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• 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.
• Knowledge, skill, or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or willingness to receive training in those strategies.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained in course of duties.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

• Utilize, with fidelity, the District PBIS program at the building level.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties is held in the highest confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with federal and state laws, district procedures and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

• Assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establish desired student performance objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicate these objectives to students.
• Assess students to determine whether desired objectives are being achieved.
• Plan, after identifying student needs, a program of study.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Diagnose learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refer to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Evaluate students’ accomplishments fairly and provide progress reports as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provide an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain active and harmonious involvement in community affairs.
• Perform other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Principal.
• Implement by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Plan using the state’s standards, the school’s curriculum, data, and engaging and appropriate strategies and resources to meet the needs of all students.
• Use 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.
• Systematically gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Use resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student‑centered environment that…