Teacher - 2nd Grade - Jefferson Elementary

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The classroom teacher leads second-grade students toward fulfilling their potential by translating district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and special-area assignments. The teacher maintains a positive and appropriate educational environment and creates a program that meets students’ intellectual and emotional needs.

Applicants must complete an online application and provide appropriate Arizona certification, a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Alternate teaching certification pathways are available to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.

This is a full-time, certified exempt position on a 187-workday calendar. The base salary is $55,886. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified comparable experience. Graduate-level credits may add $65 per hour, subject to the stated limits of BA +45 hours or MA +60 hours. Benefits include sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health insurance, and life insurance.

Mesa Public Schools states that it is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local equal employment and anti-discrimination laws. The District prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics and allows applicants and employees to contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the position’s essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Associate teacher, student teaching, or practicum experience.
• Appropriate Arizona certification, a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts are required as part of the application.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Professional appearance and conscientious, responsible behavior.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Use a variety of effective instructional and classroom-management techniques.
• Plan and use lessons, instructional materials, and assessment documents that account for students’ individual learning needs and abilities and align with school and district learning goals.
• Use district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation.
• Incorporate higher-level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning.
• Create instructional and assessment materials aligned with learning objectives and instructional methods.
• Use available technology or instructional media to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Continuously and accurately collect student achievement data using a variety of tools and use it to inform instructional and management decisions that support student achievement.
• Establish, support, and administer positive classroom management in accordance with regulations.
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintain open communication with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Work with parents and school personnel to provide an appropriate education for each student.
• Produce, use, and maintain student records related to achievement, attendance, and discipline.
• Provide a positive and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Take an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns.
• Communicate an expectation of success for all students.
• Complete other duties appropriate to the assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
• Model the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate and demonstrate commitment to the MPS Promise.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and extracurricular or school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional growth.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance pay is available.
• New hires may receive $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified comparable experience.
• Graduate-level credits may add $65 per hour, subject to the stated limits of BA +45 hours or MA +60 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level