Coordinator – Multi-tiered Behavioral Supports (Elementary) 2026-2027
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Job Summary
- 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: | $81303.00 |
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 |
Job Summary:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters 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.
Skills &Competencies:
- 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.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
