Coordinator - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - 2026-2027

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Job Summary: 

The Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides district-level leadership to ensure coherence and alignment of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment for learning across all content areas and grade levels. This position supports the continuous improvement of instructional systems, resource development, and professional learning that lead to improved student outcomes within Mesa Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate. The coordinator collaborates with district, regional, and school leaders to ensure implementation fidelity of high-quality instructional materials, access to standards-based curriculum, and the effective use of formative and summative assessment data to guide teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems aligned to state standards and district priorities.
• Collaborate with the academic learning specialists to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment.
• Partner with regional directors and coordinators to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Support and mentor academic specialists to ensure consistent and high-quality instruction across schools.

Curriculum

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of curriculum documents, pacing guides, and instructional resources.
• Ensure district curriculum and instructional resources support the development of Mesa Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
• Support the Director of Academics - Curriculum and coordinate with academic specialists to evaluate and select HQIM for adoption.
• Maintain and update district course catalogs and coordinate the Community Curriculum Advisory Panel (CCAP) process.
• Support the implementation and impact evaluation of adopted instructional resources.
• Oversee systems to ensure proper distribution of instructional materials to schools.
• Support the system for submission and approval of supplemental instructional resources.

Instructional Systems

• Oversee the implementation of instructional design to ensure rigorous, aligned instruction.
• Support the coherence of instruction across academic domains and their alignment of the Mesa Public School’s Instructional Framework.
• Provide guidance and support to regional teams and schools on instructional best practices.

Assessment for Learning

• Support the development and refinement of assessment for learning systems that promote continuous improvement in instruction.
• Support schools and regions in using formative assessment data to identify trends, inform instruction, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with district departments to align assessment tools and data systems with instructional needs.

Professional Learning

• Partner with the Professional Learning & Learning Technology Coordinator to support aligned professional learning.
• Support the development of instructional leaders and coaches in effective instructional design, implementation of HQIM, and data-driven practices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Support the integration of value-added technology and digital tools into curriculum and assessment systems.
• Analyze implementation and outcome data to identify areas for instructional improvement.
• Research emerging trends and innovative practices to strengthen curriculum and assessment systems.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Mesa Public Schools’ academic goals and Portrait of a Graduate.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
  
• Valid Arizona Department of Education teaching certificate and SEI endorsement.
  
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or administration.
  
• Leadership experience in curriculum, instruction, or assessment.
  
• Experience facilitating professional learning for educators.
  
• Knowledge of instructional design, HQIM implementation, and formative assessment practices.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of alignment between curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Ability to lead systems for improvement of instructional and assessment practice.
• Ability to proactively identify and address curriculum, instruction, and assessment needs.
• Ability to design and implement assessment for learning, including performance assessments.
• Understanding of personalized learning practices and strategies to promote student agency.
• Skill in designing and facilitating professional learning that builds capacity among adults.
  Ability to use data to inform instruction and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting student data to inform instructional decisions.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to build capacity across district teams.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Commitment to ensuring rigorous academic outcomes for all students.
• Models the essential attitudes and skills of Mesa Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate.
• Knowledge of instructional design, assessment, intervention frameworks, and progress monitoring tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to guide program improvement.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills for working with educators and leaders across grade levels.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Technologically fluent with Microsoft, Google Workspace, Canvas, and related platforms to support data and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and creativity in responding to the evolving needs of educators and students.
• Deep knowledge of applicable state laws, district policies, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify needs, determine interventions, and assess with progress monitoring tools.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based with frequent district site visits.
• Occasional evening or weekend commitments.
• Fast-paced, high-stakes environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands for typing and handling documents.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual acuity for reading and computer work. 

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.