Arizona Department Of Education Mesa , AZ 85205
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position:
Teacher- Montessori (4th-6th) - Sirrine Montessori Center 2024-2025 School Year
Type:
Public
Location:
Suburban
Job ID:
124169
County:
East Maricopa
Posted:
June 17, 2024
Contact Information:
Mesa Public Schools
63 E Main S
Mesa, AZ 85201
District Website
Contact:
Dana Yursi
Phone: 480-472-0463
Fax:
District Email
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
Other:
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.
Arizona Department Of Education