What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Guest Teacher 2025-2026 SY (Madison Heights K-4) position at Madison Heights Elementary School?
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #38
Position Title: Resident Guest Teacher
The Resident Guest Teacher position is a full time position. The Resident Guest Teacher will report to the school site each school day and cover for any absences not filled by a district guest teacher. If all absences are covered, the resident guest teacher will support the school site as needed with other duties as assigned.
Length of Work Yr: 8/5/2025 - 5/20/2026
Contract for 2025-2026 school year calendar; 1 year only position.
Salary: $34,905 plus benefits
Department: Madison Heights
Reports To: School Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Bilingual Spanish, preferred
JOB GOAL:
To continue student learning in the absence of the classroom teacher; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements lesson plans, utilizes instructional materials and provides effective classroom instruction.
- Uses classroom management techniques that promote positive student behavior.
- Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
- Maintains a safe, orderly environment for students, conducive to learning.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
- Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
- Is reliable and punctual.
- Displays professionalism through positive attitude and professional dress.
- Complies with state law and district policies and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Supports school and district mission and vision.
- Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
- Establishes rapport with peers and school staff.
- Demonstrates lifelong learning.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal/Front office
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Maintains valid certifications and fingerprint card.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated by the building principal or designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.
COMPENSATION:
$34,905 salary based on 179 school day calendar, 1 year contract, Benefits offered
Salary : $34,905