Teacher - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Teacher**
REPORTS TO:Building Principal**
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.

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

Annual stipend:

$3150 Other certified Special Education positions

$7875 Autism, Emotional Disability, SHARP or MCS locations

Class/Calendar:

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health,

and life insurance

Certification:

Alternate teaching certification pathways available with a

bachelor's degree

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:

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Current IVP Fingerprint Card
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
Utilizes districtadopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences
Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists). Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
Produces, utilizes and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
Communicates an expectation of success for all students

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
Attends and participates in staff meetings and extracurricular/schoolrelated activities and committees
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned by the site administrator

SUPERVISION
Site Administrator