2026-2027 Academic Coach

Isaac School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S. educational institution is seeking an Academic Coach who will work closely with instructional staff to enhance teaching practices. Responsibilities include providing in-class support, assessing instructional needs, and offering mentorship to teachers. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid teacher’s certification, along with skills in collaboration and professional development. This role offers full benefits for a 9-month term, emphasizing a commitment to supporting diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a valid AZ teacher’s certificate.
• Skilled in providing professional development to large groups.
• Experience with cognitive coaching, peer coaching, and/or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teachers at least twice a month providing in-class support.
• Observes instruction and provides essential feedback to teachers.
• Supports effective instruction based on analysis of various types of data.

Skills

Developmental instructional strategies

Assessing and diagnosing needs

Delivering and evaluating interventions

Collaboration skills

Oral and written communication skills

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid AZ teacher’s certificate

Masters or endorsement in reading or math

Job description

Academic Coach

Purpose: The Isaac Academic Coach is a master teacher who works collaboratively with instructional staff to implement research‑based programs and strategies aligned with the district and school improvement plans. The focus of the coach is to develop a teacher‑centered system of support that facilitates the transfer of Scientifically Based Research (SBR) into classroom practice. The goal of the coach is to build teacher capacity in the use of effective instruction by providing ongoing coaching in the implementation of the district curriculum and instructional programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a valid AZ teacher’s certificate.
• Masters or endorsement in the area(s) of position focus (e.g., reading or math) with SBR knowledge base preferred.
• Knowledge & experience in:
  • Developmental instructional strategies, programs, materials for grades K-8
  • Assessing, collecting data, and diagnosing needs
  • Delivering and evaluating interventions
  • Scientifically Based Research and Programs
• Experience with cognitive coaching, peer coaching, and/or mentoring, Coach for Success.
• Skilled at collaboration.
• Experience in providing professional development to large groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with diverse populations (English Language Learners, Special Education).
• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff.
• Middle School Science preferred.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of scientifically based instructional research.
• Understands the purpose and specifics of core academic programs, supplemental, and intervention programs and serves as a guide to the instructional staff to effectively use these programs.
• Models direct, explicit systematic instruction that is aligned with SBR.
• Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions.

Coaching and Communication

• Collaborates with each teacher (e.g., classroom, special education, ELL) at least twice a month providing in‑class support through modeling, team teaching, and/or observing and collecting data.
• Observes and monitors instruction and provides teachers with essential feedback.
• Supports the use of effective instruction based on analysis of various types of data.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Understands and applies knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Demonstrates leadership in the ongoing decision‑making process for implementing curriculum.

Professional Responsibilities

• Supports the professional development of teachers through mentoring and coaching.
• Supports the site‑level professional development plan through facilitation and/or participation at in‑services, grade‑level team meetings, and staff meetings.
• Participates as an essential contributing member of the Leadership Team.
• Meets and collaborates regularly with the site principal regarding progress of the school improvement plan.

Salary

Academic Coach (Other Certified) Salary Schedule and Full Benefits.

Terms of Employment

9 months.

Opening/Closing Date

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.