26/27 SY Teacher Art (KGWES)

Job Details Job ID: 5683510 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: May 26, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately Locations Kingswood Elementary, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Job Description A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD) REPORTS TO Principal FLSA STATUS Exempt SUPERVISES No JOB FAMILY Academic Instruction FTE 1.0 WORK CALENDAR 197 GRADE Certified Salary Schedule APPROVED REVISED 8/19/2019 SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, 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 parents and other staff members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teaches district approved curriculum. - Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. - Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. - Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences. - Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conference, etc. - Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. - Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. - Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans. - Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. - Plans and coordinate the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. - Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student. - Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work. - Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors. - Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. - Other job related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: - Valid Arizona teaching certificate. - Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC). KNOWLEDGE OF: - Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. - Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others. - Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. - Principles and practices of program administration. - Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. - Best practices, trends and emerging technologies. - Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations. - Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. - Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. SKILL IN: - Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance. - Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. - Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials. - Maintaining and updating documentation. - Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information. - Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason. - Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations. - Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices. - Maintaining confidentiality. - Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. - Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. Position Type: Full-Time Benefited Salary: $50,517 Per Year Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Art Welcome to Kingswood Elementary, Surprise, AZ Kingswood Elementary School is located in the heart of Surprise, Arizona and serves students in grades preschool through eighth grade and has been a part of the community in Surprise since it was built in 1988. Kingswood’s Mission is to create a collaborative community of learners achieving at the highest level. We, as a school, realize the impact that parents have on the growth and success of our students. Therefore, we have a school plan for parental involvement that will describe the means for carrying out the Every Student Succeeds Act requirements. Our parents and the community shall be notified of the plan and it's availability. Our Parental Involvement Plan shall be updated periodically with the involvement of our parents. At Kingswood, we follow the Knight’s Code. Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be a Learner. Our Knights will realize their full potential as confident, innovative, lifelong learners by maintaining high expectations for conduct, according to the Knight’s Code, Academics, the Arts, and Athletics. Positive behavior is reinforced through positive recognition and celebrations of students' accomplishments. Vision Succeeding every day… every KNIGHT! Contact Information Dysart USD HR Department 15802 North Parkview Place Surprise, Arizona 85374 Phone: (623) 876-7000 Email: [email protected]