Teacher, 3rd Grade

Teacher, 3rd Grade (2026/2027 School Year)

Location: Bravie T. Soto Elementary School, Somerton, Arizona

Reports To: Building Principal
Work Calendar: 191.5 Days
Starting Date: July 9, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $43,698 to $64,395 per year

• Coordinates, prioritizes and schedules the daily instructional activities and functions for assigned grade, program or specialty area.
• Maintains and updates students’ grades, attendance, report cards, files and records; meets special needs as provided in Individual Education Plans for assigned students.
• Prepares daily lesson plans; prepares classroom, learning and activity centers; teaches and assesses students’ current skills; follows established curriculum and standards for classroom educational activities; provides learning instruction to assist students in mastering required materials; researches, gathers and creates supplemental materials and resources in assigned subject areas; partners and coordinates instruction with outside resources.
• Monitors student activities before and after school, during recess/playground and lunch as assigned; monitors Instructional Assistants providing clerical support, individual and group activities and instruction; grades and records homework, classwork and tests; sets up and meets with parents to discuss or develop programs to meet individual student needs; develops and implements behavioral and educational programs in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team;
  
  and performs related duties as assigned.

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting and/or carrying up to 30 pounds.
• May be required to restrain students with behavioral problems, change clothing and diapers, lift and/or transfer students from wheelchairs to special seating.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and bodily fluid borne pathogens.

• Knowledge of the Somerton Elementary School District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of age/subject appropriate educational materials, curriculum standards, classroom discipline and behavioral management methods.
• Knowledge of principles of confidential and regulatory school records and files management practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory and training practices and procedures.
• Skill in gathering, planning and developing age, ability level, subject specific materials and lesson plans.
• Skill in restraining out-of-control students and implementing behavioral modification programs.
• Skill in implementing educational curriculum, standards and licensing requirements for assigned program.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Bachelor’s Degree in area of assignment or specialization.
• Must possess and maintain Arizona State Department Teacher Certification with endorsement(s) in area(s) of assignment.
• Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District.

SOMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER