Coordinator - Secondary Academics - Curriculum

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Academics Coordinator to provide regional leadership and instructional support for 7–12 campuses within an assigned pair of regions. The role reports to the Regional Director of Academics and partners with district colleagues to ensure high-quality curriculum and MTSS implementation.

You will collaborate with principals, site coaches, and district leaders to align curriculum with Mesa's Portrait of a Graduate, monitor HQIM fidelity, and drive continuous

Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership Responsibilities: Serve as a regional point-of-contact for instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional learning.
• Lead implementation of instructional priorities across assigned schools.
• Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development for principals and site-based coaches.
• Collaborate to ensure vertical alignment between elementary and secondary levels.
• Maintain consistent communication with Regional Learning Leads and district staff.
• Support HQIM fidelity and data-driven instruction improvements.

Job description

Base Salary:

Coordinator - Secondary Academics - Curriculum

Mesa USD 4 Academics - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5960804
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• 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:

$81,803

Pay Grade:

Certified III

Calendar:

12 month position, 261 workdays

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through Arizona State Retirement System, health, life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Salary with Experience and Education:

STEP 1: Teacher base salary + $500 for each full-time year of certified or verified like experience. $65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max, $1000 for an advanced degree

Current Employee Salary:

STEP 1: Current certified salary/teacher calendar OR Certified I, II or III +/- difference (see MEA working conditions)

New Hire/Current Employee:

STEP 2: Add an additional $20,143

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)

Curriculum Design & Implementation

• Support the design and implementation of curriculum in 7-12 content and special areas.
• Support the development and implementation of