Teacher - English; ELA - Stapley Junior High School

Teacher - English (ELA) - Stapley Junior High School Job Details

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary: $55,386.00 per year

Calendar:
Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

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 verified similar experience
• $65 per hour of graduate level credits (BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max)
• $1,000 for advanced degrees

New Hire

Experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified similar experience

New Hire

Education:

$65 per hour of graduate level credits (BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max); $1,000 for advanced degrees

Alternate teaching certification pathways are available with a bachelor’s degree.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Mar 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
Yesterday

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

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.

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

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills and resource materials
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Considers the 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
• Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
• Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real‑life applications into lesson planning
• Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists) and uses this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
• Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
• Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
• Produces, utilizes and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
• Communicates an expectation of success for all students
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification
• Prior teaching experience
• Associate teacher, student teaching, or practicum experience
• Demonstrates 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
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal…