From left to right, three photos of district employees; A female bus driver in front of a bus, a male teacher in a classroom, and a team of food & nutrition staff in a classroom

The Mesa Public Schools Promise

Every student at Mesa Public Schools is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.

Learn more about our Portrait of a Graduate and strategic goals.

Search certificated positions

Find all current openings for positions including:

  • Teacher
  • Nurse 
  • School Counselors
  • Psychologist
  • Social worker
  • Substitute Teacher — apply now!
  • Other positions requiring certification

Search leadership positions

Find all current openings for positions such as:

  • Elementary principal 
  • Junior high principal 
  • High school principal 
  • Elementary assistant principal
  • Junior high assistant principal 
  • High school assistant principal 
  • Director
  • and more administrative openings

Search full-time support positions

Find all current openings in departments including:

  • Information systems
  • Accounting
  • Human resources
  • Communications & engagement
  • Research & evaluation
  • Operations
  • Purchasing
  • and much more

Search part-time support positions

Find all current openings such as:

  • Bus driver — apply now!
  • Bus aide — apply now!
  • Instructional assistant
  • Custodial or grounds
  • Food & nutrition staff — apply now!
  • Crossing guard
  • and much more

Looking for our Teacher in Residence program?

Mesa Public Schools considers candidates interested in teaching in the following areas for the TIR program. 

  • Special education, grades K-12 
  • Early childhood special education, Birth - grade 3
  • Math, grades 7-12
  • Science, grades 7-12 (General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)
  • English, grades 7-12
  • Foreign languages, grades 7-12 grade (Chinese, Spanish)
  • Elementary education, grades K-6
For more information, contact:
Dana Yursi, recruiter
480-472-0463 | djyursi@mpsaz.org

Why work and live in Mesa?

Not only will you find top-notch career opportunities at Mesa Public Schools, but once you're hired, you become family.

Mesa, Arizona, is one of the largest cities in the United States, but it's a small town at heart. The sun shines all year long, and the warmth of the weather is matched only by the warmth of the community. Mesa Public Schools is lucky to have strong community support, including advocates from the mayor and city council to various locally based corporations. 

Mesa Public Schools has many family legacies. Parents often send their children to the same schools they attended as children. School pride radiates throughout the community during events such as Homecoming, annual toy and food drives, and creative and performing arts events.

And when you're "off the clock," Mesa provides an abundance of entertainment options, including spring training baseball games, hiking, shopping, movies, concerts, museums and much more. 

Come join us and see what we're all about!

Mesa Public Schools is right for you if you are...

  • Seeking personal and professional growth
    You want to make an impact on future generations, but you haven't found the perfect fit at other schools or districts. At Mesa Public Schools, we offer the opportunity to experience the growth and development you've been searching for.
  • Innovative
    You understand student achievement starts with a positive and innovative school culture. Show students you support and believe in them by brainstorming and sharing those brilliant ideas that will keep us moving forward.
  • Ready to lead
    As an effective educator, you understand what it takes to help students achieve their full potential. You're enthusiastic and passionate about your work, which inspires your students to build the confidence they need to succeed.