Site Based Instructional Coach

RICE ELEMENTARY; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a Site Based Instructional Coach at Rice Elementary to elevate teaching quality and student achievement. You will partner with site administrators and teachers to plan, model, co-teach, observe, and provide actionable feedback on evidence-based practices.

Requirements include Arizona certification, a Master’s degree in education or related field, and a valid IVP clearance.

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate Arizona certification in the designated content area(s).
• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Knowledge of state standards and research-based instruction.
• Demonstrated classroom teaching ability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must possess a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment.
• Early Childhood Endorsement (preferred).
• Three to five years of classroom teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience facilitating adult learning (preferred).
• Experience leading Professional Learning Communities (preferred).
• Experience analyzing student achievement data to improve instruction (preferred).
• Experience mentoring, supporting, or coaching educators (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to advance school and district goals.
• Serve as an active member of the School Instructional Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with district departments to implement instructional practices.
• Research, interpret, and communicate current instructional practices and innovations.
• Foster collaborative relationships to support instructional improvement and student success.
• Maintain a non-evaluative coaching relationship focused on growth.
• Provide instructional coaching to teachers in curriculum implementation and lesson design.
• Support teachers in planning and building unit plans and learning progressions.
• Lead PLC meetings focused on standards and data analysis.
• Guide teams in analyzing student achievement to identify gaps and supports.
• Collaborate with admins to refine instructional practices for outcomes.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning aligned with site goals.
• Build capacity in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Assist in developing instructional resources for site and district use.
• Support administrators with site programs and family engagement events.
• Participate in staff meetings and school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven instruction

UDL implementation

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Arizona certification in designated content area

Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026
• AZ Big Media’s Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

$71,544.00

Calendar:

$50,000 district provided life insurance, PTO, holidays, 11.98% matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth salary advancement available for education beyond what is required for position

Performance Pay:

Available annually, prorated based on FTE and start date

$400 for each full-time year of verified like experience starting in year 2, max 8 years or $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

New Hire

Education:

For education beyond minimum requirements for position: $80/hour of graduate level credits: +96 hours max, $500 for advanced degree

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: SITE BASED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

CALENDAR: 0212-FT (10 MONTH)

SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal:

The instructional coach is a content expert, instructional leader, and professional development instructor, dedicated to elevating teaching quality and increasing student achievement across all grade levels. Collaborating with site administration, the instructional coach partners directly with teachers to plan, model, co-teach, observe, and provide actionable feedback on evidence-based instructional practices. The instructional coach facilitates professional learning communities, guides data-driven instruction, supports curriculum implementation, and leads site-based professional development aligned with the site learning experience plan. The instructional coach is flexible and adaptable with a high degree of organization, facilitation, and management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold appropriate Arizona certification in the designated content area(s)
• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Knowledge of state standards and research-based instruction
• Demonstrated classroom teaching ability
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Must possess a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Endorsement
• Three to five years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience facilitating adult learning
• Experience leading Professional Learning Communities
• Experience analyzing student achievement data to improve instruction
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, supporting, or coaching educators

Core Job Functions:

Leadership & School Improvement

• Utilize expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to advance school and district strategic goals.
• Serve as an active member of the School Instructional Leadership Team, collaborating with administration to align coaching efforts, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives with school-wide academic goals.
• Work closely with district departments (curriculum, assessment, special education, federal programs, and professional development) to identify, develop, and implement promising instructional practices and programs.
• Research, interpret, and communicate current instructional practices, curriculum resources, and educational innovations.
• Foster collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers, and staff to support instructional improvement and student success.

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support

• Maintain a non-evaluative and confidential coaching relationship focused on professional growth, reflective practice, and instructional improvement.
• Provide instructional coaching and support to teachers and collaborative teams in curriculum implementation, lesson design, and evidence-based instructional practices through coplanning, modeling, and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and HighYield Strategies.
• Partner with teachers during planning sessions to build backwards-designed unit plans, learning progressions, scaffolding, language supports, and differentiated learning experiences.
• Support teachers in implementing culturally responsive instructional practices and creating inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of all students.
• Support educators in leveraging instructional technology to enhance engagement, accessibility, and student learning outcomes.
• Lead vertical alignment efforts across grade levels and content areas to ensure coherent standards progression, instructional continuity, and equitable learning opportunities for all students. Data, PLCs & Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings focused on unpacking standards, analyzing student data, and establishing learning targets.
• Guide teams in analyzing student achievement, growth, and assessment data to identify learning gaps and determine appropriate instructional supports.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to identify classroom trends, analyze instructional data, and refine instructional practices to improve student outcomes.

Professional Learning & Capacity Building

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning experiences aligned with site goals, student achievement needs, and district initiatives.
• Build school-wide capacity in curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Assist in the development of instructional resources for site-wide and district-wide use.

Site & Community Support

• Support school administrators with the implementation of specialized site programs.
• Support school-wide academic family engagement events that strengthen school-community partnerships.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives.

District Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $71,544 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor

Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Other Professional > Teacher Mentor

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required