Teacher - Science - Carson Junior High

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher leads 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.

The role is based at Carson Junior High and follows a 187-workday certified calendar. The work environment includes a traditional classroom setup with desks, whiteboards, and digital tools such as projectors or interactive televisions. Teachers may also supervise students in hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces. The normal workday is eight hours, though parent-teacher conferences, professional development, and extracurricular activities may extend work hours.

The position offers a base salary of $55,886. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience. Graduate-level credits are compensated at $65 per hour, with 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. Alternate teaching certification pathways are available to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.

Candidates must complete an online application and provide appropriate Arizona certification, a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and a transcript of credits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Associate teacher, student teaching, or practicum experience.
• Appropriate Arizona certification, a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits are required for the online application.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Effective verbal and written communication with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Professional appearance and conscientious, responsible behavior.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Use a variety of effective instructional and classroom management techniques.
• Consider individual student learning needs and abilities, along with school and district learning goals, when preparing and using lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents.
• 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 methods of instruction.
• Use available technology or instructional media to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Continuously and accurately collect student achievement data using varied tools, and use the information to make instructional and management decisions that positively affect 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.
• Assist with 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, 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 conscientious, 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 available
• $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience for new hires
• $65 per hour of graduate-level credits, subject to stated credit limits

What This Job Offers

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