Coordinator – Multi-tiered Behavioral Supports; Elementary

Overview

• 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:

$81,303.00

Calendar:

Certified lll, 261 workdays

Benefits:

Vacation, 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

The Coordinator – Multi-tiered Behavioral Supports (Elementary) provides leadership in developing and implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for behavior and wellness in elementary schools. This position supports schools in building strong Tier 1 systems, developing effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and aligning behavioral supports with district frameworks and state regulations. The coordinator collaborates closely with site administrators, counselors, behavior teams, and alternative program staff to create proactive, aligned behavioral systems that improve school climate and student outcomes.

• Serve as the primary regional point of contact for elementary sites on multi-tiered system of supports for behavior and wellness providing coaching, consultation, and problem solving.
• Support development of Tier 1 behavioral expectations, positive school climate practices, and frameworks aligned to the Mesa Public Schools and Arizona multi-tiered system of supports.
• Provide technical assistance for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, including positive behavior intervention plans (PBIPs), behavior teams, and re-entry processes.
• Collaborate with site and departmental staff such as psychologists and alternative program teams to support student placement, intervention, and reintegration.
• Facilitate site-level data-based decision making for intervention planning and progress monitoring.
• Lead professional learning and capacity building for elementary staff on multi-tiered system of supports implementation, and positive behavior and preventive strategies and tiered interventions.
• Support sites in crisis response planning and alignment with district safety procedures.
• Monitor implementation fidelity and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or related field.
• Valid Arizona teaching certificate with special education endorsement(s).
• Minimum of three years special education teaching or related experience.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting elementary special education programs at the site or district level.
• Administrative or leadership experience.
• Experience leading MTSS at a school site.

• Demonstrated understanding of positive behavior and preventive strategies and tiered interventions.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and state behavioral/MTSS regulations.
• Strong understanding of tiered intervention frameworks and data-based decision making.
• Ability to build capacity through coaching and professional learning.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with diverse teams.
• Ability to analyze and use behavioral data to drive improvements.

• 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.

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.