Teacher - Social Studies

Months Contracted : 9 Months (Exempt)

Job Grade : Teacher

Annual Rate : $53,530 and up depending on experience

Full Time Equivalency : 1.0 FTE

Certification Notes : Applicants need to hold an Arizona Secondary Certificate with approved area in Social Studies or

• other Social Studies approved areas or be in the process of receiving one.
• other approved areas will be based on courses being taught

Application Procedure : Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card : Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.

Teacher

Purpose Statement

To provide instruction with state and district guidelines.

Essential Functions

Other Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and / or research; the status of others; and / or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Additional Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.

Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience : No experience required..

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution. Continuing Professional Development Specific to job requirements.

Certifications / Clearances : Valid Arizona Standard Professional Teacher Certificate. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status : Exempt

Pay Schedule : Teacher

Work Calendar : Teacher

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.