Associate Teacher (Paid Contracted Residency) Spring 2026

Associate Teacher (Paid Contracted Residency)

Reports to: MPS Building Principal and University Professional Experience Professor

Overview:

Associate Teachers are student teachers in paid rolesthroughout Mesa Public Schools. Associate Teachers actively work with teamed colleagues student groups and a Lead/Mentor teacher to build a repertoire of research-based knowledge and effective teaching practices. Associate Teachers support the MPS Promise by fostering students academic behavioral social and emotional growth as they prepare for college career and community.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program at a college or university and completing an internship or practicum
• Fulfilling higher education coursework before during and/or after the paid residency
• Actively seeking to be placed into a collaborative team model
• Hold a current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Will work five school days per week eight hours per day starting on:
• January 5 2026 and ending on May 222026 for Spring Semester (92 work days)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Associate Teachers will:

• Receive observations with written feedback per the syllabus from the MPS Building Principal.
• Work in conjunction with team members daily to co-plan co-teach and assess student progress toward state academic standards.
• Demonstrate strong time-management skills with the preparation and completion of assigned team and campus tasks in accordance with assigned due dates.
• Attend regular coaching support and feedback sessions with the Lead/Mentor Teacher on topics to include: lesson plans model planning instruction assessment behavior management and parent engagement strategies.
• Reflect upon and implement coaching feedback received and actively seek continuous professional growth as an educator.
• Observe and reflect on other teachers classroom-based methods as they model high-quality instruction assessment and behavior management practices as arranged by campus leaders.
• Attend scheduled orientation meetings and professional seminars as assigned.
• Comply with MPS professional dress and behavior standards.
• Exhibit exemplary punctuality and attendance by missing no more than three work days with appropriate coverage and communication if an absence occurs.
• Maintain clear and open communication with campus and community stakeholders.
• Support students skill development as aligned to the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.

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.

Applications Accepted

• Start Date: 10/03/2025
• End Date:12/05/2025

Required Experience:

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