Associate Teacher - (Paid Contracted Residency) Fall 2026

Associate Teacher (Paid Contracted Residency)

Reports to: MPS Building Principal and University Professional Experience Professor

Overview:

Associate Teachers are student teachers in paid roles throughout 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:
• July 31, 2026 and ending on December 17, 2026 for Fall Semester (90 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: 03/23/2026
• End Date: 05/23/2026