Elementary Instructional Coach (Site)

Young World Physical Education; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools' Joe Harris Elementary is seeking an Elementary Instructional Coach (Site) to support CCSS implementation, coach teachers, and develop PLC teams to raise achievement for RRPS elementary students.

The ideal candidate is a licensed elementary teacher Level II with strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and excellent communication and facilitation skills. Position starts immediately with a 190-day contract.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in curriculum and professional development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, collaboration and training/presentation skills.
• Understanding of CCSS and professional learning communities; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support full implementation of CCSS.
• Work with teachers and PLC teams to develop best practices and professional development.
• Collaborate with district instructional coaches on CCSS rollout.
• Provide professional development and coaching to elementary teachers.
• Conduct demonstration lessons and assist PLC teams through coaching and lesson study.
• Diagnose achievement gaps and support interventions and differentiation strategies.
• Evaluate and coordinate professional development for teachers.
• Research and provide resources on reading instruction and RtI.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Facilitation

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master’s Degree

Elementary Teacher License Level II

Job description

Elementary Instructional Coach (Site)

Rio Rancho Public Schools – Joe Harris Elementary School – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Job ID: 5829279

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a Job Posting for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

190 Day Contract

Joe Harris Elementary

Job Title: Elementary Instructional Coach (Site)

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly Qualified Licensed Elementary Teacher Level II
• Meet state requirements of highly effective and/or exemplary on the NMTEACH Educator Effectiveness Rating for previous 2 years; Must obtain level III within 2 years from date of hire.
• Strong knowledge of elementary English Language Arts/literacy and math
• Leadership experience in curriculum/professional development
• Strong communication, facilitation, collaboration and training/presentation skills

• Understanding of CCSS as well as vertical articulation process and professional learning communities
• Evidence of data driven decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level III A
• Master’s Degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly effective organizational ability
• Professional written and oral communication and training/presentation skills
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters
• Ability to be flexible

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support full implementation of CCSS
• Work with elementary teachers and PLC teams in developing best practices, modeling instruction, and creating professional development opportunities to improve achievement for RRPS elementary students through the instructional coach model
• Collaborate with district instructional coaches to support roll out of CCSS implementation
• Provide professional development and coaching assistance to elementary teachers
• Conduct demonstration lessons and assist with PLC teams through instructional coaching model and lesson study
• Assist teachers in diagnosing achievement gaps and supporting needed intervention and differentiation strategies
• Evaluate and coordinate professional development as needed for teachers
• Support district and staff administration and collaborate with colleagues in implementing district initiatives
• Research and provide content knowledge and resources to staff about learning and teaching reading including: teaching strategies, assessments, RtI and differentiation
• Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative practices through various activities such as: coaching sessions, lesson study, and PLC team meetings
• Demonstrate the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness
• Comply with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment

Work Hours

Work hours are established in the employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal or Executive Directors of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction of Federal Programs.

Application Procedure

• Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure
• Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Trent Heffner, Principal
• Joe Harris Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]