Executive Director of Academic Excellence

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

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Chief of Academics to serve as the district’s senior academic strategist and instructional leader. This role drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic programs, aligning with strategic goals and the Portrait of a Graduate.

This Executive Director-Level II, full-time position oversees PreK–12 instruction, data and accountability, and college and career readiness, with an annual salary range of $158,500 to $193,370.

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

Responsibilities

• Develops unified instructional vision and districtwide strategies to advance student achievement.
• Aligns instructional priorities with leadership execution at the school level.
• Oversees academic services including curriculum and instruction, student support, data and accountability, and college/career readiness.
• Supervises and evaluates academic leadership and staff.
• Leads development and professional learning of standards-aligned curricula and instructional frameworks.
• Provides executive leadership to ensure integrated support across departments.
• Monitors academic performance using data analytics to drive improvements.
• Champions innovative, evidence-based instructional models.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum & instruction

Data analytics

Communication

Education

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

Doctorate in administration, education, or related field

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Chief of Academics to serve as the district’s senior academic strategist and instructional leader. This role drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic programs, aligning with strategic goals and the Portrait of a Graduate.

This Executive Director-Level II, full-time position oversees PreK–12 instruction, data and accountability, and college and career readiness, with an annual salary range of $158,500 to $193,370.