Coordinator - Secondary Academics - Specialized Programs - 2026-2027

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Job Summary:

The Secondary Academics Coordinator provides regional leadership and instructional support for Mesa Public Schools’ secondary schools within an assigned pair of regions. Working under the direction of the Regional Director of Academics and Executive Director of Learning Communities, and in collaboration with the Secondary Academics Coordinator and Regional Learning Lead, this position supports instructional quality, curriculum implementation, and assessment for learning.

In addition to regional responsibilities, the coordinator contributes to districtwide initiatives aligned with the focus area of the supervising Regional Director of Academics. The coordinator works with district leaders, principals, and teachers to ensure coherence, alignment, and continuous improvement within the framework of Mesa Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as a regional point-of-contact support for instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional learning.
• Support the Regional Director of Academics and Executive Director of Learning Communities in leading implementation of instructional priorities across assigned schools.
• Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and professional learning for principals and site-based coaches.
• Partner with the Elementary Academics Coordinator to ensure vertical alignment and smooth transitions between elementary and secondary levels.
• Collaborate with Regional Learning Leads to maintain consistent communication and responsive instructional support for schools.
• Collaborate with district coordinators and specialists to ensure coherence among curriculum, professional learning, and assessment systems.
• Support regional schools with implementation of the Portrait of a Graduate,  Instructional Framework, and instructional design.
• Support regional schools with implementation of the systems and structures of MTSS.
• Monitor fidelity of implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and provide support across content areas.
• Support principals and coaches with data collection and analysis to guide continuous improvement instruction and interventions.
• Communicate progress, needs, and feedback from schools to the Regional Director of Academics and district leadership.
• Partner with the Director of Academics - Curriculum to ensure teachers have access to tools and training that support instructional feedback cycles.
• Support the development and monitoring of school master schedules.

Professional Learning & Collaboration

• Plan and facilitate professional learning experiences for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and principals.
• Collaborate with district directors, coordinators, and specialists to ensure consistency in support.
• Participate in regional instructional leadership team (ILT) meetings and contribute to regional and districtwide learning initiatives.

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a communication bridge between district support and site-based instructional teams.
• Share regional data, trends, and feedback with the Regional Director of Academics to inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to planning and reflection cycles to evaluate coaching impact and instructional growth.

General

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

Focus Area Responsibilities (aligned to supervising Regional Director)

Specialized Programming

• Support the implementation of specialized elementary programming such as dual language immersion, Montessori, and Franklin schools.
• Serve as a district liaison for specialized secondary programming and support adherence to state law and district policies.
• Assist in aligning specialized and enrichment programs that promote student engagement and achievement.

Credit Recovery

• Support secondary intervention, tutoring, and credit-recovery programs.
• Support enrichment and specialized programs that enhance college, career, and community readiness.
• Analyze participation and performance data to evaluate program effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid Arizona Department of Education teaching certificate and SEI endorsement.
• Three years secondary classroom teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or administration.
• Experience facilitating professional learning and supporting adult learners.
• Experience collaborating with school and district leadership teams.
• Valid Arizona Department of Education administrative certificate.

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of standards-based curriculum, instruction, and formative assessment practices.
• Models the essential attitudes and skills of Mesa Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate.
• Deep understanding of effective instructional practices, learning theory, and continuous improvement frameworks that strengthen teaching and learning across all schools.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, standards alignment, and instructional frameworks that promote consistent, high-quality teaching and learning.
  Understanding of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), including evaluation, adoption, implementation, and continuous improvement processes.
• Understanding of specialized programs, academic intervention, and acceleration models that promote access and achievement for all students.
• Comprehensive knowledge of assessment for learning principles, including formative, interim, and performance-based assessment design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate assessment practices with curriculum and instruction to inform planning, feedback, and student learning outcomes.
• Skilled in analyzing instructional and assessment data to identify trends, measure impact, and guide district and regional improvement efforts.
• Expertise in developing and facilitating professional learning that enhances teacher and leader capacity in instruction, feedback, and data-informed decision-making.
• Strong understanding of instructional frameworks and the conditions required for effective classroom practice and schoolwide improvement.
• Ability to support principals, coaches, and regional teams in strengthening Tier 1 instruction, collaborative inquiry, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of instructional observation and coaching models that promote reflection, feedback, and growth among educators.
• Familiarity with state and federal accountability systems, assessment regulations, and instructional reporting requirements.
• Skilled in building coherence between district instructional systems, professional learning, and leadership development structures.
• Capacity to lead collaborative problem-solving and innovation across regional and district teams to address instructional challenges.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills for engaging large and diverse groups of educators and leaders.
• Technological fluency with Microsoft, Google, and related instructional platforms to support data analysis, communication, and learning management.
• Skilled in program evaluation, trend analysis, and improvement planning to ensure instructional initiatives are data-driven and effective.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality in leadership and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and maintain alignment between regional implementation and systemwide instructional priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to lead with vision and influence, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and shared accountability across the district.

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.