What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach - Literacy K-4 *2026-2027 School Year position at Bentonville Schools?
Academic Coach - Math/Science K-4 (197 days)
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Elementary Education and the school principal, to work collaboratively with building/district leadership and classroom teachers to improve student learning.
Essential Functions
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the school principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent
Note
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such a personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines and telephones
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district district buildings and professional meetings as required
Knowledge,Skills, Abilities
Works in standard office and school building environments
Certification/License
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus
FSLA Status
Exempt
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Elementary Education and the school principal, to work collaboratively with building/district leadership and classroom teachers to improve student learning.
Essential Functions
- Assist teachers with the implementation of Arkansas State Standards of Mathematics and mathematical practice
- Assist teachers with the implementation of Arkansas State Science Standards including science practice
- Assist the K-4 Math and Science Specialists, building principals, and district directors in creating and implementing district Mathematics and Science plans based on the Arkansas Standards for Math and Science
- Demonstrate exemplary math and science instruction for K-4 teachers through the Student-Centered Coaching Model: framing coaching around a goal(s) for student learning, collaborative lesson planning, gathering student evidence, debrief/reflection over student work, modeling, co-teaching and post assessment
- Assist in providing K-4 teachers (regular classroom, SPED, ESL, etc.) with training in content, pedagogy, and instructional strategies that are robust and provide a coherent and rich preparation for elementary math and science
- Assist teachers in diagnosing individual student mathematics and science weaknesses, match these areas of need with appropriate instructional interventions and resources
- Assist school teams in creating common formative assessments
- Assist teachers in utilizing district’s Response to Intervention Protocol
- Lead building efforts to analyze assessment data and assist administrators and teachers with the placement of students in appropriate interventions/programs
- Assist in providing intervention for students using Numeracy Project (up to 90 minutes per day)
- Assist with disaggregating and analyzing District and State assessment data to help guide teacher’s instructional decisions
- Monitor and report the effectiveness of improved mathematics and science instruction (as impacted by coaching cycles) through student performance data to building principals and PLC teams
- Help make recommendations regarding instructional materials
- Help create math/science curriculum units and assessments as needed
- Participate in various training sessions for leaders and teachers of mathematics/science
- Meet regularly with the district Math/Science Specialist
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the school principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent
Note
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such a personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines and telephones
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district district buildings and professional meetings as required
Knowledge,Skills, Abilities
- Teacher certification in elementary education
- Teacher certification in mathematics and science
- Five years recent experience teaching math and science
- Teaching experience at more than one grade level
- A deep level of understanding of the Arkansas Math and Science Standards
- Participation in cognitive math training (Cognitively Guided Instruction or Extending Children’s Mathematics)
- Evidence of success in working with adult learners
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
- Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills
- Evidence of strong planning and organizational skills
- Evidence of successful leadership in mathematics and science content at grade level, building level, or district level
- Experience in conducting mathematics and science staff development
- Experience in mentoring/coaching teachers
- In-depth knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies to develop students’ conceptual and procedural fluency within the Arkansas Math and Science Standards
- Understanding of Phenomenon Based Science Instruction, the three-dimensions of AR Science Standards, and the 5E Model of Science
- A strong commitment to team collaboration through Professional Learning Communities
Works in standard office and school building environments
Certification/License
- Arkansas State Certification as a Teacher
- Arkansas State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus
FSLA Status
Exempt