“Join a community where every educator grows and every student thrives.”
We recruit exceptional talent, select with care, mentor with intention, evaluate for growth, and invest in life-long learning—all while fostering a nurturing, collegial climate with an excellent benefits package.
Recruiting Outstanding Educators
MCPSS attracts diverse, highly qualified candidates through university partnerships, alternative pathway outreach, early-offer pipelines, and community career events. We showcase classrooms, student success, and leadership pathways so candidates see a future with us.
Campus and virtual hiring fairs with demo lessons and same-day interviews
Grow-Your-Own (paraprofessional teacher) and residency placements
Relocation welcome kit and newcomer mentorship matching
Rigorous, Fair Selection
We use rubric-based interviews, sample lessons, and reference calibration to select educators whose practice aligns to Alabama Courses of Study and evidence-based pedagogy.
Mentoring That Accelerates Practice
Every new teacher receives a trained mentor for their first two years. Mentors model lessons, conduct co-planning cycles, and facilitate observation/feedback using an “I Do—>You Do—>We Do framework.
Weekly touchpoints (first 9 weeks), bi-weekly thereafter
Instructional coaching cycles tied to student data
New Teacher Academy: classroom management, literacy, MTSS
Clear, Growth-Centered Evaluation
Observations, student learning evidence, and professional goals drive individualized growth plans. Feedback is actionable within 72 hours and anchored to rubrics calibrated across schools.
Multiple observations (announced & unannounced)
Mid-year and end-of-year conferences; targeted supports
Non-evaluative coaching available to all staff
Life-Long Learning Pathways
We provide tiered PD pathways: new teacher essentials, advanced pedagogy, and leadership tracks. We fund coursework aligned to district priorities (literacy, math, science, SPED, ELL).
PD calendar with choice sessions; stipends for completion.
Tuition assistance for approved certifications/endorsements.
NBCT support cohort and exam fee assistance.
We foster supportive relationships and shared leadership through PLCs, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives. We strive to ensure every educator feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Weekly PLCs with common planning time.
Teacher recognition spotlights and grants.
Wellness: EAP, mindfulness sessions, step challenges.
