2026-2027 District Academic Coach- Exceptional Student Services

District Academic Coach- Exceptional Student Services

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To work closely with the schools and directly with classroom teachers by modeling effective teaching strategies guiding instructional delivery to support research-based strategies into classroom practice and raising student achievement as measured by District and State Assessments and progress on IEP goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate in special education. Prior experience in special education PK-8 instruction with a proven track record of instructing and meeting the needs of all learners in all content areas. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientifically research-based instruction along with intervention programs to assist staff with effective use of these programs. Possess effective communication organization and presentation skills. Competent and confident use of district technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the education process by understanding the purpose and specifics of academic programs and supplemental and intervention programs to serve as a guide to the site staff to effectively use these programs.
• Work with the school sites to ensure academic/curricular strategies are operating effectively and productively to support services provided to students and teachers.
• Collaborate with school sites to strengthen teachers development and use of instructional strategies by providing site coaches with support through modeling direct explicit systematic instruction team teaching and/or observing.
• Observe and monitor instruction and provide site leadership teams with feedback.
• Support inclusive educational practices by adapting curriculum instruction and materials to meet diverse learning needs ensuring equitable and responsive instruction aligned to PK8 content standards.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the IEP process including evaluation development and implementation and use data to analyze student performance and inform instructional decision-making.
• Demonstrate expertise in supporting students with complex academic and behavioral needs including coaching staff to implement effective evidence-based instructional and behavior strategies across settings.
• Assist in monitoring student progress by understanding and interpreting assessment data both formal and informal to inform and support instructional decisions based on analysis of various types of data.
• Develop implement and maintain a log documenting the support services provided to site academic coaches.
• Participate as an essential contributing member of the Educational Services Leadership Team.
• Support student learning through the use of available district curriculum and resources.
• Attend meetings and training related to the position.
• Support the District and site-level professional development plan through facilitation participation and implementation of staff development and apply knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Work directly with the principal to support the site in meeting academic goals and serve as a liaison between ESS leadership and teaching teams.
• Continue to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This is an in-person position.

SALARY: Nine-month year teachers salary schedule 20 additional days (at daily rate) $750 travel stipend $5000 master educator stipend and employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.

Revised:April 2026