Michelle Prins

Tolleson Elementary School District #17

The Tolleson Elementary School District believes that Together We Make A Difference and through Expecting Excellence, we will Achieve Greatness. We are a school district united by a community that spans from the west side of Phoenix across the City of Tolleson, from 83rd Avenue to 107th Avenue, and from Thomas Road on the north to Buckeye Road on the south. We boast the best of both worlds with a "small town feel" on the edge of a major metropolitan city. Being a "small" school district is what makes us special as we have the ability to quickly collaborate, adapt and implement effective ideas, maintain a flexible and innovative school environment, respond to the needs of each and every parent and student and build strong relationships to support our families and community. All of our teachers are highly qualified, and our four Elementary Schools are all achieving at or above State standards as defined by the Arizona Department of Education. Our free after-school program provides the finest of settings for our students to gain enrichment, cultural experiences and academic support; all in a safe and comfortable environment. In addition to our academic performance and after-school program, Tolleson Elementary School District offers many programs that set our schools apart, such as: *Free before-after and summer school programs through the 21st Century Program *Advanced technology tools for learning in every classroom *Full-day kindergarten Benefits: Competitive starting salary: a starting teacher can earn $41,000 or more with performance pay and other extra duty pay, Instructional Coach and Mentor support for Teachers Health benefits: United Healthcare Medical, Delta Dental, Avesis Vision. District paid $30,000 life insurance policy. Other benefits: Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, Prepaid Legalsupplemental Extensive Wellness Program REIL- a Teacher Performance Compensation, Arizona State Retirement benefits, Free Lunch