Academic Coach

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools’ Allendale Elementary School in Pittsfield, MA is seeking an experienced elementary classroom teacher who will deliver the prescribed curriculum with a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to meet diverse student needs. The role requires collaboration, data-driven instruction, and commitment to equity.

A Bachelor's degree with MA DESE Elementary 1-6 certification and several years of classroom teaching is preferred; mastery of planning, assessment, and engaging instruction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• MA DESE Elementary 1-6 certification required or in process.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience; deep content knowledge and use of data for instructional decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content.
• Plan and assess instruction and curriculum.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Communicate with students, parents, and other district employees to support students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

MA DESE Elementary 1-6 Certification

Job description

Pittsfield Public Schools Allendale Elementary School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Description

The teacher is the district’s primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• maintaining classroom management
• planning and delivering effective instruction
• promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Academic Coach

Job ID: 5972876

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 12, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. MA DESE Teacher Certification, Elementary 1-6. A minimum of five years teaching experience, preferably across multiple grade levels; previous coaching experience preferred. Deep content knowledge and skillful application of research-based strategies, instructional approaches, resources and application of technologies; Skilled in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-making; ability to design and implement (individually or in collaboration with others) high-quality professional development
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Samantha Inman
• 180 Connecticut Avenue
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
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