Instructional Specialist

Applications are being accepted for the 2026/2027 school year at our 1601 W. Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201 campus. School business hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with flexibility required to support evening classes, events, and meetings.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Associate Chief Academic Officer over EVIT CTED Satellite Programming and Adult Education, the Instructional Specialist will support teaching and learning for assigned school(s), programs, and program areas. The primary focus will be supporting and training teachers in effective lesson planning, interventions, and instructional strategies.

• Plan and deliver professional development opportunities as guided by administration
• Coordinate the new teacher mentor program
• Ensure fidelity of program implementation and compliance with state and district requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching certificate in any secondary area
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
• Valid Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) if born after January 1, 1957

Pay

$82,983.00 – $119,228.00. Placement in the range will be based on education, industry-related experience, teaching experience, and certification.

Benefits

EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits: dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), with a contribution rate of 11.98% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period (EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar)

About EVIT

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school providing high school and adult students with advanced skills and training for today’s competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, plus Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. Programs prepare students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and college credit.

• High school programs are tuition-free for students residing in the following districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe
• Adult programs have additional fees

Mission: To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.