Job Description:

Base Salary:

$54,035.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or

verified like experience

New hire education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours

max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Class/Calendar:

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits:         

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement,

health, and life insurance

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

OVERVIEW:

The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Arizona teaching certificate with evidence of highly qualified status
• Montessori Certified
• Minimum three years successful teaching experience; Montessori teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards
• Knowledge of Arizona Early Learning Standards
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents, and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences appropriate to their maturity and interests utilizing a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students
• Create instructional materials and assessment documents that align with learning objectives and delivery of instruction
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, etc and effectively communicate objectives to students
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis
• Provide a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Communicate an expectation of success for all students and provide constructive and detailed feedback to help students achieve academic success
• Establish positive relationships and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavior progress
• Establish, support, and administer positive classroom and campus management in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient recordkeeping procedures to ensure complete and accurate records as required by district, state and federal guidelines and regulations
• Utilize the collection of student data to make instructional and management decisions to enhance student achievement
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Promote Montessori philosophy, teaching practices and enrollment by conducting facility tour and program orientation as needed to support maximum preschool enrollment.
• Collaborate with other professionals to enhance the instructional environment; be an effective team member  
• Meet deadlines, adhere to schedules, and coordinate resources in an effective and timely manner
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain and improve professional competence 
• Exhibit professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by administration

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.