SUMMARY

The Instructional Coach – Innovative Learning is a full-time position focused on providing teachers with the pedagogical support to effectively leverage technology in the classroom. The coach challenges teachers and leaders to fulfill their vision, and advocates to improve student achievement by engaging students in the learning process, personalizing learning, etc. The coach works to ensure that all the teachers have the opportunity to become proficient in leveraging technology in the classroom to access deeper learning through rigorous and relevant lessons.

In addition, to building capacity within professional learning communities, the coach creates and leads a culture of teacher leaders who are comfortable with using data for continuous improvement, collaboration, and facilitating professional learning. Lastly, the coach helps to expose students to compelling careers and the technology skills necessary to be successful in those careers.

Will be required to attend training outside of contract days.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Two years of teaching experience, utilizing technology in instruction.

Experience providing professional development to adults and with the instructional strategies identified in SIOP and Skillful Teacher.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Valid Arizona Teacher Certification

Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, Educational Leadership or content and/or experience in field.

Three(3) years of instructional coaching (preferred)

COMMENTS

Effective: 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR Location: Secrist Middle School, 3400 S. Houghton Rd

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day Work Calendar: 9.5 months 

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.