Anticipated Middle School Math Teacher

Anticipated  Middle School Math Teacher 6-8

Wickenburg USD 9 Festival Foothills Elementary School - Buckeye, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5490839

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK:
Monday through Thursday with 7 Professional development days held through the school year on Friday.

For School Year

We are creating excelling schools where there is a laser-like focus on the Essential Elements of Instruction and moving each student to the next academic level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To create a flexible middle school program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for secondary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Teach district approved curriculum and other district approved resources.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Remain available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plan and coordinate the work of teacher aides, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student work.
• Comply with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

• Valid and proper Arizona certification
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

• Computer skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication skills – Ability to effectively read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Ability to effectively write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Physical demands – While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the…