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Teacher - High School English Language Arts 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education, Queen Creek, AZ, United States


Teacher - High School English Language Arts 2026-2027
Chandler USD 80 CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL - Queen Creek, Arizona

Job Details
Job ID:

5670122

Application Deadline:

Apr 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 6, 2026

Job Description
Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$58,000.00

Calendar:

Certified, teachers new to district 203 workdays, returning teachers 201 workdays

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

New Hire Education:

$1250 for advanced degrees + $80/hour of graduate level credits: BA +96 hours max, MA +96 hours max, $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's

Chandler Unified School District – CERTIFIED CLASSIFICATION – CLASSROOM TEACHER – CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHER) OR 1961 (RETURNING TEACHER) – SALARY: CERTIFIED TEACHER. This role guides students toward achieving their full potential by transforming district curriculum standards into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through effective instruction and specialized assignments, the teacher promotes academic growth and personal development. The teacher upholds Chandler Unified School District’s mission and vision by fostering an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all learners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's / Master’s Degree

AZ Teaching Certificate

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

SEI endorsement coursework completed

Appropriately Certified

Core Job Functions

Communicates learning goals to students in a well‑planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.

Prepares and delivers instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and students with special needs.

Creates lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum, State, and District standards.

Uses available technology to enhance learning.

Uses district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs.

Facilitates instruction based on current research‑based best practices.

Effectively implements Individual Education Plans.

Establishes classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction.

Participates in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low‑performing students.

Documents and resolves issues related to student behavior problems and attendance.

Reflects on teaching and strives to improve professional competence.

Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school‑sponsored activities.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Participates in the intervention process at sites.

Participates in school‑wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences.

Participates in school and District initiatives.

Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by the principal/supervisor related to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.

Meets any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site.

Core Values

Excellence

- in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.

Equity

- and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.

Collaboration

- an effective decision‑making model as well as an effective morale‑enhancing model.

Integrity

- is simply non‑negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.

Efficiency

- is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities

Functions effectively as a team member.

Directs constructive criticism toward improving the district.

Is flexible and adaptable to change.

Exercises positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict‑resolution skills.

Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Positively accepts direction.

Responds to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.

Adheres to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.

Follows policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives.

Works with a large cross‑section of people in a professional and culturally competent manner.

Shares sensitive student and staff information on a need‑to‑know basis.

Acts as a positive role model for students.

Is responsible, reliable, and punctual.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.

The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.

Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.

The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Chandler Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination practices: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224, Phone (480) 812-7000.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Chandler es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Prohibimos la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo y brindamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a empleados y solicitantes sin distinguir por raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, embarazo, edad, origen nacional, condición de discapacidad, información genética, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley. Se ha designado a los siguientes empleados para atender las consultas relacionadas con las prácticas de no discriminación: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Recursos Humanos, 1525 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224; Teléfono: (480) 812-7000.

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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