Full-Time
High School Social Studies Teacher
Updated on 9/4/2026
Pinon Unified School District
51-200 employees
Public K-12 school district
No salary listed
Pinon, AZ, USA
In Person
Low-cost onsite housing is available.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Hold a valid Arizona Department of Education State Teaching Certification in secondary education.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a Social Studies-related content area.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards and proficiency in standards-based instruction.
- Have strong communication and organizational skills.
- Have strong classroom management skills.
- Be able to use technology to enhance instruction and student learning.
- Have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Plan and deliver effective and engaging Social Studies lessons to high school students.
- Assess and evaluate student understanding and progress using a variety of methods.
- Maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
- Attend parent-teacher conferences and collaborate with parents and guardians to encourage student success.
- Participate in school-wide events and promote a positive school community.
- Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for students.
- Fulfill additional duties or responsibilities as directed by the school principal.
- A master's degree is preferred to meet requirements for dual-enrollment college courses.
Pinon Unified School District is a public school district serving Piñon, Arizona. It provides elementary, middle, high school, and online education along with transportation, meals, student services, and district operations. The district serves students and families in the local Navajo Nation community and works with public education partners. Its schools combine classroom teaching with special education, counseling, athletics, administration, facilities, transportation, technology, and community engagement. Work spans teachers, instructional support, special education, counseling, transportation, food service, facilities, and administration.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NCES lists 1,019 students for 2024–25, supporting a manageable district scale.
- The district runs active enrollment, federal programs, and community events through 2026.
- JOM funding explicitly supports technology integration, enrichment, and Navajo-language programming.
What critics are saying
- Arizona Auditor General cited USFR noncompliance on June 4, 2026.
- Internal investigators found $115,365.85 cash missing and $2 million in undeposited checks.
- A state financial probe and missing-money scandal threaten superintendent credibility and board stability.
What makes Pinon Unified School District unique
- Piñon USD centers Diné language, culture, history, and immersion through JOM.
- The February 11, 2026 Parent Summit deepens family engagement across the district.
- Construction on the football field and track signals visible campus investment for fall 2026.
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