Teacher - CCCR - Marketing - Red Mountain High School

Teacher – CCCR – Marketing – Red Mountain High School

Starting Date: Immediately

Employment Type: Full‑time

Base Salary: $55,886.00

Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually: $500 for each full‑time year of certified teaching or equivalent experience; $65 per hour of graduate‑level credits (BA +45 hrs max, MA +60 hrs max, $1,000 for advanced degrees)

Job Summary: 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.

Application Requirements: An online application that requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Consider the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, when preparing and utilizing 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 methods 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) and use this information to make instructional and management decisions that positively impact student achievement.
• Establish, support, and administer positive classroom management in accordance with regulations.
• Build 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.
• Takes 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and valid Arizona CTE Teaching Certification.

Experience: Prior teaching experience; associate teacher, student teaching or practicum experience.

• Model attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrate commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career, and community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with other staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and extracurricular/school‑related activities and committees.
• Commit to continuous professional…