Coordinator - Secondary Academics - Specialized Programs

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 district wide 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.

• 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.

• 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 district wide learning initiatives.

• 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.

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

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid Arizona Department of…