How to Teach in Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools Office (MCSOS) provides an array of fiscal and educational services to the citizens and school districts of Maricopa County. However, it does not preside or hold jurisdiction over the school districts. Rather, the districts are run by their community-elected governing boards. Due to the self-government of the school districts, each district is responsible for the hiring of its administrative, certified and classified employees. If you are seeking employment at a public school or school district, please contact the human resources department of the school district with whom you'd like to submit an application. For a listing of Maricopa County School District contact information, please click here or contact us during regular business hours at 602-506-3866.

For more information regarding Arizona teacher certification, please see below:

• AZ Dept. of Education for Elementary - High School Levels 602-542-4367 or www.ade.state.az.us/certification 
• AZ Board of Regents for University Level
  602-229-2500 or www.abor.asu.edu 
• Dept. of Public Safety (Fingerprinting)
  602-223-2279 or www.dps.state.az.us 

Teacher Certificates - Recorded

According to ARS 15-502.B,  the Superintendent maintains teacher and administrator certification records of teachers and administrators certificates in compliance with guidelines prescribed for those school districts for which the superintendent is the fiscal agent. Certificates are submitted through your school district or teachers may appear in person to record certificates at the superintendents office.

Each school district payroll is monitored to ensure that an active certificate is recorded and on file with the County School Superintendents Office.

For information on certification requirements, contact the Arizona Department of Education, Certification Unit at (602) 542-4361 or visit their website at www.ade.state.az.us/certification/ 

Emergency Teacher Certification

The Maricopa County Schools Superintendent will no longer issue emergency substitute certificates.

For information on Certification Records, Contact Millie Thompson
602-506-3898