Executive Director of Academic Excellence

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 159,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a visionary Chief of Academics to serve as the district’s senior academic strategist and instructional leader. You will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic programs, ensuring alignment with the district’s goals and the Portrait of a Graduate.

The Executive Director-Level II, Full-time position reports to the Superintendent and drives standards‑aligned curricula, professional learning, and equitable access to high‑quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, or a related field.
• Five years experience as a building principal.
• Five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Principal certificate.
• Doctorate in administration, education, or a related field.
• Superintendent certification.
• Principal coaching or mentorship experience.
• Principal experience in multiple settings.
• District leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a unified instructional vision and districtwide strategies that advances student achievement, ensures PreK–12 instructional coherence, and aligns with the district’s strategic goals.
• Partners with the Chief of Schools to align instructional priorities with leadership execution at the school level, ensuring fidelity and coherence across the district.
• Oversees the academic services of Mesa Public Schools including, but not limited to curriculum and instruction, student support services, data and accountability, student affairs, communications and outreach, and college and career readiness.
• Supervises and evaluates academic executive leadership and other assigned staff.
• Leads the development, districtwide implementation, and professional learning of rigorous, standards‑aligned curriculum and instructional frameworks that promote school improvement, reflect evidence‑based practices, and align with district priorities.
• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction to all academic departments to ensure integrated support systems to meet all student needs.
• Creates systems to monitor academic performance and leverage data analytics to identify trends, predict outcomes, and implement systemic improvements that drive continuous academic growth.
• Champions innovative instructional models and evidence‑based pedagogical approaches that accelerate learning and improve student engagement.

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, or a related field

Five years experience as a building principal

Five years of classroom teaching experience

Principal certificate

Doctorate in administration, education, or a related field

Superintendent certification

Principal coaching or mentorship experience

Principal experience in multiple settings

District leadership experience

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a visionary Chief of Academics to serve as the district’s senior academic strategist and instructional leader. You will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic programs, ensuring alignment with the district’s goals and the Portrait of a Graduate.

The Executive Director-Level II, Full-time position reports to the Superintendent and drives standards‑aligned curricula, professional learning, and equitable access to high‑quality