Consulting Teacher 2026-2027 (Internal Candidates ONLY)

Glendale Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 4,600 - 7,700; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks a Consulting Teacher for the 2026-2027 year to coach and support teachers in Induction and the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) program across multiple sites. The role focuses on helping candidates clear credentials through targeted mentorship and structured observation.

The Consulting Teacher will model best practices, guide reflective practice, and coordinate resources to support professional growth, while meeting district timelines and accreditation

Qualifications

• An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Valid clear California credential authorizing service as an elementary/secondary/special education teacher.
• Must be a credentialed permanent classroom teacher with at least three years' experience with the District.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current California State Standards and effective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and support to Induction and PAR participants at multiple sites.
• Model effective teaching practices and provide reflective feedback to teachers.
• Coordinate and facilitate required training and meetings for the program.
• Monitor progress and complete program documentation and logs.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of California standards

Collaboration

Teaching strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Consulting Teacher 2026-2027 (Internal Candidates ONLY) JobID: 626

• Position Type: Consulting Teacher / Consulting Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Closing Date: 11/20/2026 @ 9:00 AM

CONSULTING TEACHER 2026-2027

INDUCTION PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY POOL

DESCRIPTION

The Consulting Teacher is primarily responsible for coaching and supporting teachers participating in Induction to clear their preliminary general education and special education credentials, as well as teachers participating in the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program at various sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Credential

Valid clear California credential authorizing service as an elementary/secondary/special education teacher.

Experience

To be considered for the position of Consulting Teacher, each applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a credentialed permanent classroom teacher with at least three years' experience as an elementary, secondary, or special education classroom teacher with the District.
• teaching
• grade-level and/or subject matter knowledge and knowledge of current California State Standards
• communication and interpersonal skills
• organizational skills
• mastery of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in varying contexts

3. Must be collaborative and demonstrate the ability, willingness and flexibility to meet candidate needs for support.

APPLICANT CONDITIONS

• Current Consulting Teacher pool members do not need to reapply during this posting.
• Members of the PAR Panel are ineligible to apply while serving on the Panel.

WORK YEAR

Regular school year with renewable annual terms.

COMPENSATION

Teachers will be compensated commensurate with their caseload, up to a maximum of $7,672.00 per school year. Caseload maximum shall be defined by the following criteria per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA):

• $960.00 per year for support service outside the contractual day to each credentialed teacher new to the District or other permanent credentialed teacher who has voluntarily entered the PAR program
• $1,918.00 per year for support service outside the contractual day to each new Induction teacher
• $3,836.00 per year for support service outside the contractual day to each PAR Referred Teacher

Teacher compensation will be paid as a stipend twice annually. Such payments will be prorated to reflect service of less than the full year's required hours. A Consulting Teacher's stipend activates when the district assigns the caseload.

The district will provide substitutes for related observations of participating teachers during the contractual day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide the following number of one-on-one Consulting and coaching hours for the following types of assignments:
• 50 hours to an Induction teacher
• 100 hours to a Referred Teacher who has been assigned to Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program
• 25 hours to a credentialed teacher who has voluntarily requested to receive Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program support
• Attend mandatory training prior to beginning work as a Consulting Teacher. Dates to be determined.
• Facilitate participating teachers' growth and development through modeling, guided reflection on practice, and feedback on classroom instruction.
• Connect participating teachers with available resources to support their professional growth and accomplishment of their Individual Learning Plan.
• Attend required monthly Consulting Teacher meetings after school.
• Attend at least six hours of New Teacher Induction Learning Community meetings after school to support candidate growth and effectiveness or present Professional Development workshops to Induction teachers.
• Observe participating teachers in their classroom settings. Substitutes, as available, will be provided by the District.
• Oversee the quality & timely completion of Induction Teacher program assignments and provide feedback as necessary.
• Submit accurate mentor activity logs on time.
• Complete induction program surveys to support accreditation and program improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards students, learning, and teaching.
• Ability to observe and evaluate student activities and instructional practices.
• Ability to cope with multiple tasks.
• Ability to drive to sites to communicate and meet with staff and students.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, computer-based programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
• Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English.
• Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and disability groups.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Oral and written proficiency in a second language preferred.

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director, Teaching, Learning, and Family Engagement and Senior Coordinator of Educator Development