2026-2027 Academic Coach Math K-12

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: ACADEMIC COACH K-12

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

CALENDAR: 0212-FT (10 months 10 days)

SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Additional information: Position is district based

Job Goal

The Mathematics Academic Coach is a content expert instructional leader who promotes access to high quality learning experiences for all CUSD students by providing direct support to teachers and school leaders with curriculum and instruction. The Academic Coach is flexible and adaptable with a high degree of organization facilitation and management. The Coach designs and implements comprehensive professional development sessions and creates K-12 curriculum and assessment resources aligned to grade level standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Highly qualified in designated content areas

Masters degree in education related field

Knowledge of state standards and researched-based instruction

Demonstrated classroom teaching ability

Demonstrated leadership skills

Core Job Functions

Provide direct support to classroom teachers with best practices backward design planning curriculum implementation data gathering reflection processes coaching and resources

Utilize content and instructional expertise as well as professional development leadership to achieve goals of the District strategic plan

Keep up to date and interpret current research curriculum development and instructional strategies

Facilitate the development of curriculum and instruction guiding documents such as curriculum maps aligned to the Arizona state standards

Communicate effectively between sites grade levels departments and district

Work closely with instructional services departments to actively seek out develop and implement new and promising best practices and/or programs to increase learning opportunities for all students

Serve as a liaison for state and national educational reforms and with other districts

Facilitate program development

Plan and facilitate professional learning focused on but not limited to content pedagogy best instructional practices curriculum UDL inquiry to ensure every student has access to rigorous learning experiences

Build teacher capacity at schools

Work effectively with principals and teachers in improving site instructional programs

Model research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the classroom as well as when conducting professional development

Support collaborative data discussions using protocols to improve classroom instruction and support the alignment of standards assessments and instructional practices

Effectively plan and teach adults in both a group and individual setting to understand and communicate the implications of the changes needed in todays public educational system

Engages in professional growth opportunities to improve and enhance mathematics and numeracy knowledge for teaching knowledge of pedagogy and effective leadership

Perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor

Core Values/Professional Qualities

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.