3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher - Certified Teacher [plus Sign On] Eliseo C. Felix 26/27 SY

Position Overview 3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher – Certified Teacher. Sign‑On compensation of $750 prorated by hire date and a $3,000 National Board Certification stipend. Job ID: 2224, 26/27 SY. 1.0 FTE, Full Time. General Description To provide quality classroom instruction guided by Arizona State Standards and governing board policies and regulations, improving instructional practice through ongoing collaboration with master and mentor teachers. Qualifications Valid Arizona teaching certificate. Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements. Meets Criteria of Appropriately Certified. Minimum of a Provisional SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement. Bachelor’s Degree. Must be able to pass a background check upon employment. Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card. English as a Second Language Endorsement preferred. Responsibilities Participate in the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) instructionally focused accountability system. Attend ongoing applied professional growth groups (clusters). Participate in the TAP team‑teaching/coaching model in collaboration with mentor and master teachers to enhance teacher expertise. Collaborate on lesson planning and develop expertise in all areas of instruction. Develop expertise through creating and maintaining an Individual Growth Plan (IGP). Use formal and informal assessment to monitor student progress toward the school achievement goals, including cluster focus. Use all resources available to support instructional programs. Align lessons to district curriculum and state standards. Demonstrate accurate content knowledge of all subjects taught, including integration and connection to other content areas. Assist in the design and implementation of individualized education programs through diagnostic teaching, instructional adaptations, and individual behavior management techniques. Conduct instruction with clearly stated objectives and a variety of information to aid students in the achievement of the objective. Use effective modeling, guided practice, closure, and independent practice as appropriate to the lesson. Use questioning, discussion strategies, and higher level thinking skills. Adjust the lesson to meet the diverse needs of all students. Integrate the use of educational technology in the classroom. Demonstrate appropriate teacher–student interactions with general warmth, caring, and respect within developmental and cultural norms. Maintain polite, respectful and positive student interactions. Set high academic and behavioral expectations for every student. Convey high expectations for instructional goals, activities, interactions, and classroom environment for student achievement. Maintain organized and well‑managed instructional groups, transitions, and supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals when appropriate. Maintain a safe, organized, and high quality environment that facilitates learning and minimizes student disruptions. Maintain accurate records that meet district, state, and federal timelines. Maintain and document effective lines of communication with students and their peers. Communicate and cooperate with other staff members, support personnel and administration. Participate in professional growth activities and seek to improve teaching skills. Establish efficient systems for performing non‑instructional duties to minimize loss of instructional time. Demonstrate punctuality and dependability in the performance of school duties. Follow district policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GCO – Evaluation of Professional Staff Members. Reports To Building Administrator. Compensation Salary per year, 2026/2027. Sign‑On: $750. Stipend: $3,000 National Board Certification. Salary schedule and district benefits package apply. FLSA Status: Exempt. Terms of Employment 1.0 FTE, Full Time; Teacher Work Calendar. Location Various Locations. Equal Opportunity Statement The Avondale Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avon Public School