About This Role
This teaching position at Carson Junior High involves leading students to fulfill their potential by translating district curriculum standards into meaningful learning experiences. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
- Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Consider 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
- Utilize 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 that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
- Use available technology or instructional media to enhance students’ learning experiences
- Continuously and accurately collect student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists)
- Utilize this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
- Establish, support, and administer positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
- Establish positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
- Work with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
- Produce, utilize, and maintain student records that relate to student achievement, attendance, and discipline
- Provide a positive and safe environment that is 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 assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certification
- Prior teaching experience
- Associate teacher, student teaching, or practicum experience
- Valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card
- Evidence of highly qualified status
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcript of credits
Benefits