PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

A Teaching and Learning Academic Coach is an effective teacher of a specific content area(s), technology or instructional support, who works collaboratively with K-12 teachers to support and enhance effective instruction at the local school site. The coach provides on-going site based professional development and technical assistance. The focus of the coach is to develop a teacher-centered system of support that facilitates the improvement of student learning. The goal of the coach is to build teacher capacity in the specified content area(s), technology and instruction, by providing ongoing support/coaching.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Essential Functions

Standard 1 – Teacher Expectations

·         Supports the District’s vision, mission and goals.

·         Contributes, creates and supports the development of the District’s curriculum maps and/or calendars which may include the development of essential performance objectives for the purpose of having a foundational knowledge in order to provide professional development/support to teachers.

·         Demonstrates knowledge of research based instruction to support identifying, training, monitoring and evaluating of strategies to support learning in the content area.

Standard 2 – Instructional Organization

• Designs, leads and participates in collaborative, job embedded professional development and support/coaching for the purpose of improving teacher quality and student achievement.
• Creates, researches, plans, organizes and facilitates and conducts professional development/support to teachers, administrators and other district staff that aligns with the district’s Comprehensive Professional Development Plan regarding the curriculum, instruction and assessment philosophies that are adopted and utilized in the district.
• Models best instructional practices through actual classroom demonstrations and/or side-by-side coaching to support teacher learning and implementation of proven teaching methods. 
• Creates and shares plans and expectations which are designed to support teachers’ and administrators’ implementation of the curriculum, instructional strategies and assessment tools which are taught through professional development and support/coaching.

·         Actively analyzes and reviews the alignment and articulation of the curriculum standards for the purpose of providing professional development and support/coaching to the District.  This is done through both grade level and cross content integration (especially focusing on literacy and technology) of content standards.

Standard 3 – Instructional Methods

• Assists in the development, implementation and sustainability of the District’s professional development aligned to the curriculum, instruction and assessment goals for the purpose of providing professional development, coaching/support to teachers and schools.
• Supports the technology integration within the content area as it relates to the instructional tools and strategies utilized in the Pyramid of Intervention (Tier I- general curriculum, Tier II and III- intervention using adopted instructional technology) by providing professional development and support/coaching that utilizes technology.

Standard 4 – Learner Involvement

• Collaborates with schools by providing professional learning opportunities as well as support/coaching on school improvement processes to support the District’s school improvement initiatives. 

Standard 5 – Evaluation

·         Contributes, develops and supports the District assessment plan for the purpose of aligning the curriculum, instruction and assessment to the State’s assessment (AzMERIT).

·         Understands and interprets assessment data, both formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions.

·         Supports teachers by participating in the development of common benchmark assessments.

·         Provides instructional coaching focusing on data analysis utilizing multiple sources of data to include, but is not limited to, student work, district benchmarks, common formative assessments, AzMERIT, classroom assessments, etc.

·         Assists teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data.

Standard 6 – Classroom Climate

·         Manages time and schedules flexibility in order to work with teachers and administrators.

Standard 7 – School/Community Interactions

·         Forms strong professional relationships with teachers, principals and district administration.

·         Attends district and state committees for the purpose of collaborating and gaining knowledge to integrate in the professional development opportunities for teachers and staff.

Standard 8 – Professional Development

·         Participates in the District’s recruitment, induction and retention programs as appropriate.

·         Engages is professional development as is appropriate for the position.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Required Experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operate equipment utilized in position; operate standard office equipment; utilize pertinent software applications (Microsoft Office; i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) including instructional technologies; plan and manage projects.

KNOWLEDGE required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes understanding pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws.

ABILITY required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communication ability with diverse groups; meet deadlines and schedules, recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget.
• Logging time/effort to fulfill the requirements of the funding sources of this position.
• Collaborating with organizations, departments and/or individuals to create a continual opportunity to significantly impact students’ achievement and District goals.
• Designs, coordinates and implements study sessions for teachers who want to become highly qualified.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Required training and certification for the content area(s) served

Minimum Qualifications

Five years teaching experience – mathematics.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Current with all State Mandates

Approved area of Math preferred

Clearances

Criminal Background Investigation; criminal justice fingerprint clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.  This job involves traveling within the school district visiting school sites as well as meetings held outside of the District.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.