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2026-2027 SY Certified: Forensic Science/Biology Teacher

Agua Fria Union High School District, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Job Title
Teacher (FTE 1.0)

Employment Details
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Calendar: 186 days new hires / 183 days returning teachers
Compensation: Certified Teacher Compensation Guide (starting with Prop 301 monies $60,004)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Creates and designs lesson plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards

Communicates with parents in a timely manner

Presents accurate information

Is highly qualified to teach the content area

Uses content material appropriate to students, content area, and academic standards

Uses resource materials, procedures, and models related to the lesson

Deals with students in a fair and impartial manner, promoting positive self–image/concept

Models, requires, and promotes a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy

Creates an atmosphere conducive to verbal and/or nonverbal activity

Provides constructive feedback/criticism to students

Follows a logical sequence of instructions

Plans instruction and activities which address identified objectives

Relates and/or integrates materials to other disciplines

Organize resources to facilitate the achievement of objectives

Provides focus for the students at the beginning of lessons

Obtains responses, assesses learning, and adjusts instruction in order to provide students the best opportunity for academic success

Provides opportunities for students to practice concept skills

Utilizes a variety of techniques and methods to provide instruction at higher levels of thinking

Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior

Ensures that students are supervised at all times

Keeps accurate grade and attendance records

Models professionalism through speech, dress, and actions

Adheres to Arizona Department of Education and District policies, rules, and regulations

Performs other duties as assigned

Education / Certificate
The teacher must have a valid Arizona teaching certificate for the position to which the individual is assigned.

The teacher must be able to obtain either a Provisional SEI endorsement, a full ESL endorsement, or a full Bilingual endorsement.

The teacher must be able to become highly qualified in the core content for the position to which the individual is assigned.

Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Communication Skills
1. Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences.
2. Bilingual communication is beneficial.

Computer Skills

Must be proficient with technology (i.e., email, Google Suites, grading software, instructional platforms, etc.).

Physical Demands

Must see and hear continuously as well as speak frequently.

Must be able to vary from standing, sitting, or walking.

Must be able to move quickly when needed (student safety).

Working Conditions

Must be able to tolerate a high‑paced working environment.

Must be able to multitask.

Must be able to be flexible with work hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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