Instructional Coach SY 2627

POSITION: Instructional Coach

LOCATION: District Wide As Assigned

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Engagement Professional Learning and Community Support

JOB GOAL:

• To improve student achievement across the district by partnering with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instructional practices implement research-based strategies and support the effective use of data. The Instructional Coach will collaborates to build educator capacity ensure alignment with district priorities and foster a culture of continuous improvement that promotes equitable high-quality instruction for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to be successful:

• Valid Arizona Department of Education Certificate in the appropriate subject area
• Individuals must possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years secondary teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundational research on best practices
• Positive leadership skills
• Understanding/knowledge of different modes of data collection (formative and summative)

• Understanding/knowledge of methods for classroom data collection and analysis
• Ability to facilitate collaboration amongst adults
• Ability to immediately identify components of instruction and factors that are beneficial to student learning while observing instruction
• Consistent demonstration of effective instruction at the high school level
• Demonstrated skills in proactive problem solving

• Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)

Skills:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Observe all assigned teachers using a common observation tool to collect baseline data toward district instructional goals.
• Create a tiered system for providing support to teachers based on all levels in planning implementation and assessment.
• Provide instructional coaching to teachers using a collaborative and guided coaching methods.
• Maintain organized documentation of all coaching activities.
• Meet with assigned administrator(s) to analyze data and student achievement.

• Identify and maintain student achievement data collections for analysis.
• Coordinate opportunities for teachers to participate in data analysis through PLCs and/or department meetings.
• Coordinate and plan meetings for the purpose of professional development based on observations and teacher input.
• Coordinate and implement a peer coaching/collaboration system within and across departments.
• Research and disseminate information (re: education and instructional practices) to department chairs and/or teachers.

• Observe with assigned Principal or administrative evaluator.
• Collaborate with department chairs on a regular basis to identify types of support and data that would benefit each department.
• Align practices with: National Staff Development Standards; Arizona Academic Standards; District and Site goals; as well as site and departmental data.
• Participate in learning opportunities relative to implementation of instructional coaching responsibilities.
• Attend at least one national and state professional development offering (per year) relevant to the academic focus of CGUHS.

• Collaborate on design and implement a shared professional development plan with site principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Professional Support Work Calendar
• Placement on Certified salary schedule dependent upon education and experience.
• Must pass Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint clearance check.

• Must be United States citizen or have valid work visa at date of hire with the ability to maintain. All changes in visa status must be reported to Human Resources immediately. Photo identification and work visa (if necessary) will be needed for IVP fingerprint clearance card and I-9 documentation prior to first day of work.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Proof of Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
• Valid government issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted with applications official transcripts will be due upon job offer*

* Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by an acceptable translator. Additionally each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Casa Grande Union High School District #82prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race color religion sex age disability national origin military status genetic test information sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Revised 5/2026