Posting Date 10/14/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $85,000 - $124,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Contractor with Benefits Department County School Superintendent About the Position The Learning Acceleration Field Specialist (LAFS) works alongside instructional coaches, teachers, and school leaders across multiple sites to strengthen Grades 4-6 literacy instruction. Working primarily through a Student-Centered Coaching model, the LAFS spends most of their time inside classrooms supporting coaches in effective coaching cycles through co-planning, co-teaching, and real-time student support within Tier 1 instruction. The LAFS also provides professional learning in the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and Learning Acceleration practices to educators. Candidates who thrive here are energized by being in schools, comfortable with complexity, and skilled at influencing change through relationships rather than authority. This work builds lasting capacity for effective literacy teaching and learning that shows up in student outcomes. About Us The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the elected Superintendent. The office provides statutory services related to school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district, ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students, including those in detention schools. We are an education service agency providing resources and services to schools and districts in Maricopa County, and beyond! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience in education program implementation and administration, with sucessful teaching experience that includes literacy instruction Master’s Degree in Education An equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience with partnership-based coaching models Reading Endorsement, K-5 Literacy Endorsement Experience supporting adult learning and school-level instructional change as an administrator or member of a school or district leadership team Job Contributions Monitor implementation of student-centered coaching, literacy learning acceleration, Tier 1 precision learning, and interpret the impact on student progress· Design and deliver professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and student-centered coaching practices· Develop training materials, resources, and implementation tools· Manage performance and provide feedback to school instructional coaches· Support instructional coaches and school leaders in strengthening teacher practice and improving Tier 1 literacy instruction Participate in ongoing professional learning and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based literacy research and coaching practices· Collaborate with school leadership teams to monitor progress and provide feedback to support continuous improvement Collect and evaluate data to assist in needs assessment and progress monitoring Influence school-wide literacy acceleration plan implementation Working Conditions Position is fast-paced and may occasionally be considered stressful working extensively in school and classroom settings with considerable interactions with school leaders, coaches, teachers, staff, and students, including standing, talking, hearing, walking, sitting, and using hands, arms/fingers to input data, handle, feel, or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Noise levels in the work environment are moderate to loud and can vary in temperature Through interaction with the public and other county, school, and district employees, the employee may encounter different scents Traveling to assigned school sites and the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office is a requirement of this position Valid Arizona teaching or principal certificate Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to attain one Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

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