Site Leader - Mesa Center Success

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
  
  

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$70,491.00

Calendar:

Certified Exempt, 239 workdays

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New Hire Education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA 45 hours max, MA 60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Job Summary:

This position is designed to provide administrative support to the Mesa Center for Success site.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide department leadership and coaching related to the delivery of specialized instruction for students with disabilities
• Support site-based staff in adhering to compliance of Individual Education Plans and other special education documentation (MET, Progress Reports, etc.) by completing compliance checklists prior to documents being sent to special education records
• Assist with the development of master schedule and with scheduling of special education students
• Facilitate and serve as the District Representative for IEP meetings, when necessary
• Assist with and participate in staff meetings at the district and campus as assigned
• Assist with coordination of district and state testing for students requiring accommodations and alternate assessments
• Coordinate and facilitate training at the site and provide instructional support to special education teachers
• Assist with supervision of student extracurricular programs.
• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibility for the principal in his/her absence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the instructional program, helping to provide leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District’s curriculum.
• Assist in maintaining student discipline.
• Administer school rules regarding attendance
• Assist in the evaluations of classified and certificated staff
• Assist in the selection of school personnel
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field
• Valid Arizona Teacher Certification
• A minimum of five years of successful experience as a teacher in a special education classroom.
• Experience in a leadership role (assistant principal, department head, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience managing IEP processes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and working with parents/guardians
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, special education or curriculum and instruction
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of ADE compliance processes
• Effective organizational ability in all aspects of educational programs
• Effective professional relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents and the community
• Ability to manage crisis intervention and support behavioral management plans
• Expertise in differentiated instruction, curriculum design, and assessment for students with disabilities
• Strategic planning skills to align programs with the district's vision
• Skill in effective decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff
• Forward-looking in educational views and evidence of a willingness to accept change
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Classroom and office setting within a high school campus
• Frequent travel between and within classrooms observing and supporting teacher practice sand student needs
• May involve extended hours in the morning, evening, or weekends for IEP meetings, conferences, or special events
• High pressure managing crisis, such as behavioral incidents, safety concerns, emotional needs or urgent compliance deadlines
• May occasionally lift or carry instructional materials, devices, or supplies up to 25lbs.
• Can require long hours at a desk or standing while interacting with staff and students
• Frequent use of computers and other technology for data management, communication, and planning
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.