Elementary Teacher

PATAGONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Patagonia, Arizona

Job Vacancy Announcement for the 2026-2027 School Year

Elementary Teacher

Position requires BS/BA minimum; AZ Teacher Certification; SEI endorsement required; must have a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance. We are a small school with approximately 10 – 12 students per class.

Up to ten (10) years credit may be given for previous experience for initial placement on the Certified Salary Schedule. In addition to salary, other supplemental programs (301 and Title II) provide teachers additional income. The District also pays to substitute for another teacher should the need arise. Benefits include  paid employee Medical and Dental insurance (value of over $10,000 annually), Prescription, Life Insurance, Arizona State Retirement, and undifferentiated leave. In addition, the District offers academic and athletic stipends.

Teachers employed by the Patagonia Elementary School District may qualify for loan forgiveness of specific federal loans.  To find out if you may qualify for this program or for more information, please visit the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program website at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation  or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at 1-800-4-FED-AID or contact your current lender. 

The Patagonia Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law.

MISSION

We are a caring community; nurturing and empowering both academic and individual excellence.

Positive Attitude, Respectful, Responsible

Patagonia Union High School District #20

Contact Angelica Lucero, Business Manager for employment application or for more information at 520-394-3000 ext. 3052 or email: alucero2@psd0620.org