Teacher, CTE-Careers (Part-Time/24 hours a week) 2026-2027 School Year in Suffolk

Location: Combs Middle School

Reports to: Principal

Job Status: Exempt under FLSA

Salary: Certified Salary Schedule / $54,000 (subject to change). Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical (no cost employee options), dental, vision, health savings account match, district-paid basic life, accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to students, modifying curriculum as needed to support academic growth that enables each student to reach their full potential. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences that is correlated with objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and maximum instructional effectiveness
• Communicates objectives to students in a clear and precise manner
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
• Uses multiple assessment methods to monitor and assess student progress, adjust instruction, and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents
• Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists
• Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Assumes responsibility for meeting course and school-wide student performance goals
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required
• Might be required to participate in student meetings beyond staff work hours
• Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district when required
• Participates in curriculum review and design
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need

• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification and fingerprint clearance card
• Meets all certification requirements for the assigned grade level or subject area, including proper teaching area endorsements to be Highly Qualified
• Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready State Standards
• Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
• Skill in using computers, SMARTboard, and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional presentation

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls, and to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may have to physically restrain a student from harming self or others. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment may require exposure to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind, and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.