Academic Coach (2026-2027)

Grove Park Elementary; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Park Elementary in Burlington, NC seeks an Academic Coach to support literacy and mathematics instruction across the school. The role centers on coordinating curriculum alignment with state and national standards, delivering targeted professional development, and guiding teachers through data-driven instruction.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and strong instructional leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s).
• Experience with literacy or mathematics curriculum is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of assessment and data reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with standards.
• Leads professional development for staff and supports instructional improvement.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform instruction and reports findings.
• Supports principals and teachers in using data at the school level.
• Performs classroom visits and provides feedback to teachers.
• Plans for professional growth opportunities for staff.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Presentation skills

Staff development

Communication skills

Data analysis

Coaching cycle

Instructional planning

Leadership

Technology use

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Alamance-Burlington Schools Grove Park Elementary - Burlington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Academic Coach (2026-2027)

Alamance-Burlington Schools Grove Park Elementary - Burlington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5976484
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Academic Coach

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned School/ Assigned Discipline

SALARY

Teacher Salary Schedule plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Students; Teacher Assistants as assigned

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

Academic coaches contribute to the development, coordination, implementation, and on-going evaluation of all content areas in the Alamance-Burlington School System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Masterful knowledge of literacy or mathematics curriculum and best practices.
• Highly developed presentation skills.
• Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to increased student achievement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable human relations and human development skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Good technical skills with technology and presentation tools.
• Ability to collect and analyze statistical data and maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment processes.
• Ability to conduct demonstration lessons and non-evaluative classroom observations, and provide support to teachers using the coaching cycle.
• Design effective lessons and interventions in collaboration with classroom teachers to support student needs.
• Work independently with appropriate direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action as they pertain to working with adults in the coaching process and professional development.
• Use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with people.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)
• If transferring from a teaching position from another school system in or out of state, must have received routine meets standards or above standard evaluations with no action plans for improvement
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid Teacher’s License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assigned
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• National Board Certification
• Demonstrated record of achieving Highly Qualified status on evaluations
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with teachers and curriculum facilitators to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and national standards.
• Promotes use of consistent instructional framework and research-based strategies.
• Helps build assessment systems that are aligned with curriculum and instruction priorities.
• Leads professional development for teachers and curriculum facilitators in literacy, math, and other content areas as needed or identified by building level Principal.
• Helps staff secure, analyze, and interpret data for promoting instructional improvement.
• Supports principals, and teachers in using data at the school level.
• Makes regular classroom visits to support instructional improvement and provides feedback to teachers and staff regarding implementation issues.
• Coordinates with other departments, offices, and organizations to best serve student needs.
• Provides customized professional development to meet unique student needs and support differentiated instruction.
• Participates in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills.
• Know the curriculum, district policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to their position, and follow them conscientiously.
• Plans for professional growth opportunities for teachers, curriculum facilitators, and/or principals by providing them with research-based strategies and best practices to meet student needs.
• Models the use of technology as an enhancement to student and staff learning. S
• Attends and/or facilitates appropriate professional learning community meetings and assists with development of these teams as needed.
• Attends Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and assists teams of teachers/curriculum facilitators in collecting and analyzing student performance data.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Michael Mattia , Principal
• Grove Park Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]

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