Teacher - Certified Teacher (All Grades) [plus Stipend] 2026/27 School Year - All Sites

Teacher - Certified Teacher (All Grades) Job ID: 1856 | School Year: 2026/27 | Locations: Multiple Sites General Description To provide quality classroom instruction guided by the Arizona State Standards and Governing Board policies and regulations. Improve instructional practice through ongoing collaboration with master and mentor teachers. Qualifications Valid Arizona teaching certificate Meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements Meet Criteria of Appropriately Certified Minimum of a Provisional SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement) Must pass a background check upon employment Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card English as a Second Language Endorsement (preferred) Duties and Responsibilities Participate in the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) teacher instructionally focused accountability system. Attend ongoing applied professional growth groups (clusters). Participate in the TAP team‑teaching/coaching model with mentor and master teachers. 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. Align lessons to district curriculum and state standards. Demonstrate accurate content knowledge of all subjects and integrate across content areas. Assist in the design and implementation of individualized education programs. Conduct instruction with clear objectives and varied strategies. Use effective modeling, guided practice, closure, and independent practice. Use questioning, discussion strategies, and higher level thinking skills. Adjust lessons to meet diverse student needs. Integrate educational technology. Maintain appropriate teacher‑student interactions with warmth and respect. Set high academic and behavioral expectations. Maintain organized instructional groups, transitions, and supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals. Maintain a safe, organized, high quality learning environment. Maintain accurate records per district, state, and federal timelines. Communicate effectively with students, peers, and staff. Participate in professional growth activities. Establish efficient systems for non‑instructional duties. Demonstrate punctuality and dependability. Follow district policies and procedures. Perform other assigned tasks. Compensation and Benefits Stipends: $3,000 National Board Certification Sign‑On Compensation: $750 prorated by hire date Compensation Range: Salary per year Status: Certified Teacher – salary schedule and district benefits package FLSA Status: Exempt Terms of Employment 1.0 FTE, Full Time; Teacher Work Calendar Reports To Building Administrator Evaluation Performance evaluated per Board Policy GCO – Evaluation of Professional Staff Members. Application Requirements Applicants must complete an online application, include 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 references, a valid AZ Teaching Certificate, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, transcripts, cover letter, and resume. Primary Location Various Locations Equal Opportunity Employer 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 1972, Title IX of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avon Public School