Science Teacher - Integrated Science SY26/27

Position Title: Certified Teacher FLSA Status: Salary Reports to: Principal Classification: Certified Supervises: N/A Term: 186 Compensation Range: TBD Site: VGHS POSITION SUMMARY: As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence, Casa Grande Union High School District shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve. The Certified Teacher will assist the Principal in providing a positive impact of student learning through enhancing student achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the appropriate subject area Valid Fingerprint Card Highly Qualified in appropriate subject area Demonstrates organizational ability Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure student achievement. Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives. Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs; requirements of the district's curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development.

Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives. Provides input when necessary to students IEP's. Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CGUHSD policy and administrative regulation. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Establishes professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers. May evaluate paraprofessional's job performance with department chairs and/or administrators.

Appraises own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development. Participates in school management and shares the responsibility for the total school program.

Attends staff meetings, PLC's and serves on staff committees as required. Coordinate textbook adoption process within department. (These essential functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 20 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. LOCATION: VGHS TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

This job description is subject to change at any time. Updated: 05/2025