REPORTS TO : Benson Primary School Prinicipal
START DATE : July 14, 2025
CL OSE DATE : 6 / 30 / 2025
TERMS / BENEFITS : 188 day contract; medical, dental, vision, life benefits; 403(b); 10 sick days and 2 personal days; preschool / child care discounts; mandatory participation in Arizona State Retirement System.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's Degree in Education
- Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.Plans a program of study, which as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District 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.Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with departments heads, evaluates their job performance.Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Certificates and Licenses
Arizona Teaching CertificateAppropriately CertifiedSEI Endorsement RequiredClearances
Criminal Background ClearanceValid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardFLSA Status - Exempt
Benson Unified School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or genetic information. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Inquiries or complaints concerning Title VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to the BUSD Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer : Micah Mortensen, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; mmortensen@bensonusd.org; (520) 720-6731.
