High School Government / Econ Teacher

Overview

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Location : Liberty High School - Peoria, AZ

Date Available : July 2025

Closing Date : 07 / 18 / 2025

Position Type : Teacher - High School

Job Summary : Become a difference maker and bring your creativity and innovation to the classroom. Our teachers help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals prepared to shape tomorrow.

Job Responsibilities

• The following responsibilities tie into our strategic plan to include Student Success, Safety and Wellbeing, Stewardship of Community Resources, and Community Connection, aiming for Peoria Unified's vision : Every Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.
• Student Success – Manage and educate students while helping them discover and fulfill their potential.
• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans.
• Document and share student grades and evaluations.
• Safety and Well-Being – Cultivate a creative learning environment and maintain a safe, inviting space for students, staff, and the community.
• Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and uphold District discipline policies.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Community Connection – Enhance Peoria Unified's culture and strengthen parent and community partnerships.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when requested under reasonable terms.
• Foster positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community members.
• Stewardship of Community Resources – Adhere to effective policies, practices, and accountability of District resources.
• Maintain accurate and complete records required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

What We Offer

Peoria Unified School District offers a robust benefits package to help increase financial security, advance professionally, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, and discounts on many services. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is offered.

How to Apply

To apply for this and other Peoria Unified School District jobs, please visit the Peoria Unified jobs page : https : / / www.applitrack.com / peoriaud / onlineapp / default.aspx

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Equal Opportunity

The Peoria Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, hold and be equally compensated for employment regardless of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, political affiliation or national origin.

Peoria Unified School District #11

6330 W. Thunderbird Road

Glendale, AZ 85306

www.peoriaunified.org

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