Associate Teacher - (Paid Contracted Residency) Spring 2026

Mesa Public Schools-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Mesa, AZ
Educational Services
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Associate Teachers are student teachers in paid roles throughout Mesa Public Schools. Associate Teachers actively work with teamed colleagues, student groups and a Lead/Mentor teacher to build a repertoire of research-based knowledge and effective teaching practices. Associate Teachers support the MPS Promise by fostering students' academic, behavioral, social and emotional growth as they prepare for college, career and community.

  • Receive observations with written feedback per the syllabus from the MPS Building Principal.
  • Work in conjunction with team members daily to co-plan, co-teach and assess student progress toward state academic standards.
  • Demonstrate strong time-management skills with the preparation and completion of assigned team and campus tasks in accordance with assigned due dates.
  • Attend regular coaching support and feedback sessions with the Lead/Mentor Teacher on topics to include: lesson plans, model planning, instruction, assessment, behavior management, and parent engagement strategies.
  • Reflect upon and implement coaching feedback received and actively seek continuous professional growth as an educator.
  • Observe and reflect on other teachers' classroom-based methods as they model high-quality instruction, assessment and behavior management practices, as arranged by campus leaders.
  • Attend scheduled orientation, meetings, and professional seminars as assigned.
  • Comply with MPS professional dress and behavior standards.
  • Exhibit exemplary punctuality and attendance by missing no more than three work days, with appropriate coverage and communication if an absence occurs.
  • Maintain clear and open communication with campus and community stakeholders.
  • Support students' skill development as aligned to the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
  • Currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program at a college or university and completing an internship or practicum.
  • Fulfilling higher education coursework before, during, and/or after the paid residency.
  • Actively seeking to be placed into a collaborative team model.
  • Hold a current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Will work five school days per week, eight hours per day.
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