2025-26 Instructional Coach - Professional Development
2025-26 Instructional Coach - Professional Development
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Job Description
Instructional Coach
Location: DAC / Professional Development Department
FTE: 1.0
NonInterim Position
Dates: 7/25/2025 5/22/2026
Purpose Statement
The job of Instructional Coach is done for the purpose(s) of providing support to the instructional process by assisting in the implementation of curriculum and programming; supporting teachers in using data by identifying goals and monitoring student progress; planning instruction; providing professional development; communicating with a wide variety of personnel; and serving as a resource to others.
This job reports to the Director of Professional Development.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with teachers in a variety of ways (e.g. planning for learning and instruction implementation of the lesson classroom and instructional management responsibilities collection and analysis of data etc. for the purpose of ensuring that data and analysis are properly used to drive instruction.
Assists classroom teachers in diagnosing academic difficulties for the purpose of planning appropriate intervention and accommodation strategies for all students.
Collaborates with instructional staff and other school personnel for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established teaching objectives.
Conducts focused observations for the purpose of providing next step support to all teachers.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. logs of visitation progress etc. for the purpose of providing uptodate information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Models lessons and teaching strategies for the purpose of providing observable techniques for maximizing student learning and classroom management.
Observes and coaches teachers to monitor progress of implementation of strategies for the purpose of reflection and application of teaching and learning.
Participates in a variety of collaborative meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. observation reports communication with a variety of individuals etc. for the purpose of documenting teacher progress and providing necessary feedback.
Serves as a resource to identify instructional strategies for the purpose of maximizing resources to support literacy and mathematics.
Supports teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation and pacing of established curriculum (i.e. GVC where appropriate) and/or individual student plans.
Plans and facilitates professional development.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; presentation skills; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; effective literacy strategies; using technology instruction; reading processes acquisition assessment instruction and scientificallybased reading research; age appropriate activities; and lesson plan requirements.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different process; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently required independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and /or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands; some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling. And significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34 sitting 33 walking and 33 standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education: Masters degree in jobrelated area.
Equivalency: National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certificate and/or equivalent professional experience.
Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses:
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Continuing Educ./ Training: Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
