(Avondale) Middle School Science Teacher (August Start)

Position: Teacher (Grades K-8)

Location: Avondale, Glendale, South Mountain

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

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

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY

You are an enthusiastic team player looking to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are passionate about mathematics and dedicated to helping students build strong foundational skills, logical reasoning, and confidence in problem-solving. You love working with students, families, and colleagues, and you thrive in a fast-paced school environment. You are a highly qualified, motivated self-starter who collaborates effectively, seeks solutions to challenges, and demonstrates leadership in your classroom.

As the 6th-8th Grade Math Teacher, you will:

• Provide mathematics instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards for middle school.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, grade-level appropriate math lessons in areas such as ratios and proportional reasoning, expressions and equations, geometry, statistics, and pre-algebra concepts.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of middle school students.
• Utilize school-adopted systems of practice for curriculum, instruction, and assessment including, but not limited to: Beyond Textbooks, Spalding (as applicable for cross-curricular literacy support), data submission processes, and testing protocols.
• Use data-driven instruction to monitor student mastery and adjust pacing, reteach concepts, and provide targeted intervention or enrichment.
• Assess student progress toward learning targets and provide timely, constructive feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration.
• Integrate instructional technology, digital platforms, and mathematical tools to enhance student engagement and understanding.
• Foster mathematical discourse by encouraging students to explain reasoning, justify solutions, and collaborate effectively.
• Establish consistent classroom routines and procedures that promote a structured, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Effectively implement student goals outlined in 504 Plans and IEPs.
• Participate in grade-level and school-wide professional learning activities.
• Document and proactively address issues related to student behavior and/or attendance.
• Reflect continually on instructional practices to improve student achievement in mathematics.
• Supervise students in accordance with state laws and school policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the school and law.
• Participate in school-wide events, meetings, and parent conferences.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

CORE VALUES/PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate a strong belief that all middle school students can succeed in mathematics.
• Be responsible, flexible, reliable, and punctual.
• Willingness to adapt to change and instructional feedback.
• Positively accept direction from supervisors.
• Exercise effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Adhere to the dress code, policies, and procedures outlined in the Teacher Handbook.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality.
• Act as a positive role model for students and staff.
• Show respect and dignity for cultural differences.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of middle school mathematics content (6th-8th grade standards).
• Ability to clearly explain abstract mathematical concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Skilled in analyzing assessment data