Glendale 6th Grade Teacher SY

Salary Range: $46,000-$52,000 annually

Location:

Glendale

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Contract

You are an enthusiastic team player who looks to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are talented, love working with students, families, and teachers, and enjoy making a difference in the lives of children. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, are a highly qualified, motivated, self‑starter, work well with others, seek solutions to challenges, and are a proven leader.

• Provide academic instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards.
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the grade level that includes different learning styles, abilities, and interests.
• Utilize school adopted systems of practice for curriculum, instruction, and assessment including Beyond Textbooks, Spalding, data submission, and testing protocols.
• Have prior knowledge of Spalding, Beyond Textbooks, and data‑driven instruction as a plus.
• Assess student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration.
• Use available technology to enhance student learning.
• Communicate learning goals to students and parents or guardians in a well‑planned and organized manner.
• Use school and state assessment data to inform instruction.
• Establish classroom routines and procedures in a positive manner conducive to effective instruction.
• Effectively implement student goals outlined in 504 Plans and IEPs.
• Participate in grade‑level and/or school‑wide professional learning activities.
• Document and proactively attempt to resolve issues related to student behavior and/or attendance.
• Reflect continually on teaching and professional practice.
• Supervise classroom and/or other students in the school in adherence with state laws.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the school and law.
• Participate in school‑wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Be responsible, flexible, reliable, and punctual.
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Positively accept direction from supervisors.
• Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Adhere to dress code, policies, and procedures outlined in the Teacher Handbook.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality when appropriate.
• Act as a positive role model for students, parents, and other staff.
• Show respect and dignity for cultural differences.

• Use office equipment and materials properly and in a safe manner.
• Perform basic math skills and functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Read a variety of manuals and documents.
• Write in a coherent and professional manner.
• Present information to others.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Minimum one (1) year teaching experience.

• Arizona Teaching Certificate or Reciprocal Out‑of‑State Certificate.
• Master's Degree or higher.

• Typical duties include stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, seeing, hearing, talking, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to physically manage a classroom with small children ensuring their safety at all times.

Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement,…