Fifth Grade Teacher

• Position Type:
  Teaching: K-8 School/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Date Available:
  
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Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our PreK-12 team!

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

When applying for a teaching position, please be advised that the applicant's preferred grade will be given preference; however, following a successful interview and reference check, the District may extend the applicant a job offer to teach at a different grade level based on school needs.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

• Implement by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Guidethe 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.
• Assess students to determine whether desired student performance 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 the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and refers to appropriate specialist where need exists.
• Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Providean 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.
• Assistin upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attendand participates in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assistin the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment.
• Establishes and maintains 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.

• 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.
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