Chemistry Teacher - SY

• Position Type:
  High School Teacher (High School Teaching)
• Date Posted: 6/10/2025
• Location:
  
  Desert View High School
• Date Available:
  
  07/23/2025

Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.

Observes and monitors control of student’s behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas; establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility; assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials.

Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child; plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities; utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes; plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.

Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.

Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests; analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum; evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs; ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom; informs parents of student progress; advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student;

informs parents of school activities; participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives; notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm; collaborates with specialists to assist students; may monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers;

orders classroom supplies and instructional materials; performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal activities standards.
• Knowledge of developmental levels of school age children.
• Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of classroom management methods.
• Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Skill in effective written and oral communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in basic math computations.

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Secondary 6-12 Teaching Certificate with approved area.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted.

Salary Grade: Refer to Certified Salary Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Days: 211
Start Date: 2025/2026 School Year

Application Procedure: Apply online