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

Litchfield Elementary School District #79; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District #79 is seeking an Instructional Coach/TOA (.5) to support elementary teachers with evidence-based instruction and professional growth. The role focuses on modeling lessons, analyzing curriculum, and guiding effective classroom practices across K-8 settings.

The candidate will lead induction programs, collaborate with campus leaders, and plan targeted professional development to improve student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Experience with Reading Apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coach elementary teachers, model lessons, and provide feedback to implement standards-based instruction.
• Lead planning meetings to analyze curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Differentiate support for teachers based on demonstrated need.
• Organize opportunities for staff to observe, discuss, and reflect on coaching.
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and principals to plan professional development.
• Facilitate new teacher induction, mentor programs, and staff workshops.
• Maintain records of professional development throughout the year.
• Attend required PD sessions and support ongoing teacher growth.
• Support tier 1 programming to promote positive student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading Apprenticeship

Curriculum development

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Litchfield Elementary School District #79

Litchfield Elementary School District #79

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 10/17/2026 7:54:42 AM CST.

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