Instructional Coach, Special Education - Early Learning 2025-2026

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Fulltime

Base Salary:

$55386.00

Calandar:

Certified Exempt 187 workdays

Benefits:

Sick leave holidays matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System health and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$500 for each fulltime year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New Hire Education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA 45 hours max MA 60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Job Summary:

The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to standards PBIS Social Emotional Learning and evidenced based instruction. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement lifelong learning and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Special Education Department and Teaching and Learning. Instructional coaches will promote reflection provide guidance and structure when need and focus on strengths collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for supporting teachers in developing specialized instruction in classrooms through modeling coplanning coteaching and providing feedback to teachers.

Candidates must complete anonlineapplication which requires appropriate Arizona certification valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card evidence of highly qualified status three letters of recommendation and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the standards common core connectors varied assessments IEP compliance and data analysis
• Build strong relationships with teachers administrators and other coaches
• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with District initiatives and recognized evidencebased practices
• Create an articulated schedule with building administration
• Provide technical support to collaborative learning teams within buildings
• Assist teachers with resources materials tools information etc. to support classroom instruction and planning including new resources
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons the development of differentiated lessons and the selection of strategies and interventions to meet the needs of their students
• Informally observe (nonevaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teachers professional growth and students success
• Develop staff members knowledge skills attitudes and behaviors through a variety of
  professional development targeted topics and designs
• Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
  Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
• Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in education Special education or related field
• Masters degree (Preferred) in education special education curriculum design or related field
• Arizona teaching certificate

Experience:

• 35 years teaching experience
• Experience working with sitebased teams
• Experience working with diverse disabilities IEP development and classroom accommodations/modifications is critical
• Experience mentoring other teachers leading professional development sessions or serving as a team lead

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role enabling effective performance adaptability and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community
• Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
• Knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies researchbased best practices a variety of assessment methods and effective coaching practices
• Knowledge and skills in areas such as mentoring; classroom management; alignment of curriculum instruction and assessment; peer coaching
• Knowledge of national state and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods resources and strategies
• Evidence proficiency with technology including presentation equipment word processing and desktop publishing; and a willingness to use technology innovatively
• Expertise in working with colleagues in areas of professional development learning teams new teacher support and/or instructional planning
• Possess a strong commitment to continuous improvement supporting the MPS mission and strategic plan
• Effective communication planning organization presentation and leadership skills; ability to work with and motivate others
• Ability to plan and present information/training for the adult learner
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and under stressful timelines
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers administrators parents students and community
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks (e.g. lifting 50 pounds of books)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office classroom or other settings and if there are physical activities like standing walking or lifting.

• Works primarily in a school setting
• Spends time in classrooms observing lessons and modeling teaching techniques
• Uses office or shared workspace for planning data analysis and meeting with teachers or administrators
• May work beyond typical school hours to accommodate meetings professional development sessions or teacher support
• May require travel between schools or district offices
• Frequent movement throughout the school including walking between classrooms navigating stairs or visiting playgrounds
• Prolonged periods of standing during classroom observations modeling lessons or facilitating workshops
• Occasionally lifts or moves materials (typically under 25 lbs) such as educational tools student files or presentation equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.