Certified Teacher - School Superintendent (Prescott)

Role

This position is located at the Prescott Juvenile Justice Center School

Under general supervision, organizes and guides instruction for elementary, middle and/or high school-aged students who reside in a detention setting.

This is an employment contracted position with the Yavapai County School Superintendent’s Office.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Teaches students in juvenile detention school from ages 8 to 18 using blended instructional techniques.
• Evaluates student progress using transcripts and a variety of evaluative procedures.
• Maintains accurate and concise records of student achievement and works with special education staff to ensure compliance with goals as written in the IEP.
• Remains alert to special needs of students who display learning, behavioral, or physical characteristics distinctive from the norm, and refers such students for additional help through established procedures.
• Advises Principal or established Lead Instructor of all areas of need and cooperates in the problem-solving process.
• Develops effective lines of communication between teaching staff and probation/detention staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience working with youth in an educational setting or related field, preferably in an alternative education classroom.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Must possess valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.

Must possess fingerprint clearance card and the ability to work within a Secure Care facility.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Blended instructional techniques.
• Working with students with varying degrees of educational functioning abilities.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.
  
  

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
  
  

Ability to:

• Maintain a cohesive school atmosphere conducive to learning and maintain adherence to classroom behavioral expectations and detention rules.
• Provide instruction for students in one-on-one, small group, or whole class setting.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist across the total school program including those required by state statutes and/or district policies and regulations.
• Follow and adhere to policies and procedures for the maintenance of a clean and orderly classroom.
• Adhere to all detention policies and procedures.
• Maintain a cooperative partnership with detention and probation personnel.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with a juvenile detention classroom setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, crouch, and lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Exempt
Grade: UNG
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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