Instructional Coach/TOA (.5) (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District #79; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District #79 is seeking an Instructional Coach/TOA (.5 FTE) for the 2026/2027 school year at Palm Valley Elementary School (Title I). The coach will model teaching methods, support classroom practice, and align curriculum to standards to improve instruction.

Responsibilities include coaching teachers, planning with staff, facilitating induction and professional development, maintaining records, and contributing to a positive, student-centered learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Coach elementary teachers, model lessons, provide feedback to improve instruction.
• Plan with teachers to analyze curriculum and instructional strategies and student work.
• Differentiate support based on demonstrated need.
• Organize observation and discussion opportunities as part of coaching.
• Collaborate with curriculum leader and principals to assess needs and plan PD.
• Facilitate induction, mentoring, workshops and study groups.
• Maintain records of professional development.
• Attend required PD sessions, including summer and monthly sessions.
• Coach teachers in tier 1 programming to support student growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Curriculum issues

Program development

Reading Apprenticeship

Team player

Curriculum assessment

Communication

PC skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Arizona Teaching Certificate & Fingerprint Card

Job description

Instructional Coach/TOA (.5) (2026/2027) JobID: 13228

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Instructional Coach (K-8)
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  Palm Valley Elementary School
  (Title I School)
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Part Time .5 FTE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Reports To

Building Principal
Director of Curriculum/Staff Development

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities

An Instructional Coach is responsible for assisting the assigned schools' and district's instructional programs as needed which involves such duties as modeling teaching methods and techniques in classroom settings, classroom management skills, assisting teachers as requested in improvement of instruction, developing curriculum guides and aligning curriculum standards and conducting professional learning opportunities including induction. The coach is responsible for providing activities for the professional teaching staff with the express purpose of improving student achievement.

Essential Functions

• Coach elementary teachers, model lessons, and provide feedback to colleagues in order to implement standards based instruction, Reading Apprenticeship and ELA standards.
• Conduct planning meetings with elementary teachers to analyze curriculum and instructional strategies, student work, review information regarding classroom assessments, and plan for instruction.
• Differentiate support for elementary teachers based on demonstrate need.
• Organize opportunities for staff to observe and participate in discussion and conference as part of the coaching process.
• Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and school principals to assess teachers' needs and student data to plan relevant professional development.
• Facilitate new teacher induction, mentor program, workshops, courses and study groups for teachers, supervisors, and members of the instructional and guidance staff.
• Maintain required records and reports to document professional development throughout the school year.
• Attend all required professional development sessions scheduled for coaches. (Summer, monthly during workday)
• Coach teachers in developing and maintaining strong tier 1 programming that supports students' growth behaviorally, academically and socially.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities.

Knowledge and Skills: (R) if required or (P) if preferred

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures (R)
• Knowledge of current issues and practices pertinent to assigned areas (R)
• Knowledge and experience in development and execution of educational programs (R)
• Knowledge and experience with Reading Apprenticeship (P)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting (R)
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and program assessment at the school or district level (P)
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills (R)
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications (R)
• Skill in leadership, training and decision making (R)

Physical Activities and Visual Acuity

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The physical activities include: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

Working Conditions

None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Terms of Employment

Exempt: Certified Teacher Contract
Salary and employment terms based on the Certified Teacher Placement Chart as established by the Governing Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with District policy.

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 1:14:27 AM CST.

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