Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Believe in Balsz

Join the Balsz School District Team!

Exceptional School District:

• Extensive professional development on effective teaching and learning
• Extended Learning Time Calendar
• 200 student contact days
• Early release professional development every Wednesday
• Technology-Enriched Classrooms
• One-to-one Netbook Computers for Students in Grades 6-8
• Technology-Enhanced Curriculum at All Levels
• Teacher Laptop Computers
• On-site Affordable Daycare

Awards and Recognitions

• 2010 Teacher of the Year for the state of Arizona
• 2012 Rodel Exemplary Teacher
• 2011 AZTEA Technology Director of the Year
• 2010 AZTEA Technology Mentor Teacher of the Year
• 2012 Rodel Exemplary Principal Finalist
• 2012 Rodel Exemplary Principal
• 2012 All Arizona Superintendent for Mid-sized School Districts
• Balsz School 2010 A+ School
• 2011 NCEA Higher Performing School in Arizona
• Phoenix Magazine Best Schools in Arizona
• Balsz Extended Learning Calendar
  • 2012 NSBA Magna Award
  • 2011 Golden Bell Award
  • 2009 ADE Spotlight on Success Award

Grants

• Ellis Center for Ed. Excellence: $2,000,000
• Mind Research Grant (ST Math): $200,000
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: $133,000
• Arizona K-12 Center Master Teacher: $100,000
• Orangedale Jr. High Technology: $549,831
• Social Venture Partners: $15,000
• Encore Fellowship: $20,000
• Apollo Sustainability Grant: $15,000

Business and Non-Profit Partnerships

• Educare Arizona Preschool Building and Program
• Balsz Promise Neighborhood with Valley of the Sun United Way
• Balsz Community Education Foundation
• Balsz Community Neighborhood Partnership
• ON Semiconductor
• Hands On Greater Phoenix Experience Matters Volunteers

Teacher Compensation Highlights:

• Starting range from $36,161 to $49,461, with high of $73,374
• Up to 5 Years Experience Accepted
• Generous Opportunities to tutor at $27/hour
• Coaching and Other Extracurricular Stipends Available
• Professional Growth Salary Increases Available
• Bilingual Endorsement pays additional $1,000/year
• National Board Certification pays additional $1,000/year
• Special Education Inclusion, Autism, Preschool, or ED pays $5,000 annual stipend
• Gifted/Talented Assignment pays additional $3,000/year

Benefits:

• Fully-Covered Employee Medical Benefits with Option for Dependent Coverage (for full-time)
• Fully-Covered Employee Life Insurance with Option for Dependent Coverage (for full-time)
• Optional Vision, Dental and Short-term Insurance (for full-time)
• Affordable High-Quality Preschool/Daycare Onsite with Employee Discount

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FOR JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS.