Site Based Instructional Coach

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION 

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED 

JOB TITLE: SITE BASED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH   

CALENDAR: 0212-FT (10 MONTH) 

SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE  

Job Goal:

The instructional coach is a content expert, instructional leader, and professional development instructor, dedicated to elevating teaching quality and increasing student achievement across all grade levels.  Collaborating with site administration, the instructional coach partners directly with teachers to plan, model, co-teach, observe, and provide actionable feedback on evidence-based instructional practices.  The instructional coach facilitates professional learning communities, guides data-driven instruction, supports curriculum implementation, and leads site-based professional development aligned with the site learning experience plan.  The instructional coach is flexible and adaptable with a high degree of organization, facilitation, and management.    

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold appropriate Arizona certification in the designated content area(s)
• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Knowledge of state standards and research-based instruction
• Demonstrated classroom teaching ability
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Must possess a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Early Childhood Endorsement   
• Three to five years of successful classroom teaching experience 
• Demonstrated experience facilitating adult learning 
• Experience leading Professional Learning Communities 
• Experience analyzing student achievement data to improve instruction 
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, supporting, or coaching educators 

Core Job Functions: 

Leadership & School Improvement 

• Utilize expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to advance school and district strategic goals. 
• Serve as an active member of the School Instructional Leadership Team, collaborating with administration to align coaching efforts, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives with school-wide academic goals. 
• Work closely with district departments (curriculum, assessment, special education, federal programs, and professional development) to identify, develop, and implement promising instructional practices and programs. 
• Research, interpret, and communicate current instructional practices, curriculum resources, and educational innovations. 
• Foster collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers, and staff to support instructional improvement and student success. 

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support 

• Maintain a non-evaluative and confidential coaching relationship focused on professional growth, reflective practice, and instructional improvement. 
• Provide instructional coaching and support to teachers and collaborative teams in curriculum implementation, lesson design, and evidence-based instructional practices through coplanning, modeling, and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and HighYield Strategies. 
• Partner with teachers during planning sessions to build backwards-designed unit plans, learning progressions, scaffolding, language supports, and differentiated learning experiences. 
• Support teachers in implementing culturally responsive instructional practices and creating inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of all students. 
• Support educators in leveraging instructional technology to enhance engagement, accessibility, and student learning outcomes. 
• Lead vertical alignment efforts across grade levels and content areas to ensure coherent standards progression, instructional continuity, and equitable learning opportunities for all students.  Data, PLCs & Continuous Improvement 
• Facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings focused on unpacking standards, analyzing student data, and establishing learning targets. 
• Guide teams in analyzing student achievement, growth, and assessment data to identify learning gaps and determine appropriate instructional supports. 
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to identify classroom trends, analyze instructional data, and refine instructional practices to improve student outcomes. 

Professional Learning & Capacity Building 

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning experiences aligned with site goals, student achievement needs, and district initiatives. 
• Build school-wide capacity in curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. 
• Assist in the development of instructional resources for site-wide and district-wide use. 

Site & Community Support 

• Support school administrators with the implementation of specialized site programs. 
• Support school-wide academic family engagement events that strengthen school-community partnerships. 
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning, and school improvement initiatives. 

District Core Values: 

• 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. 

Professional Qualities: 

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner 
• Function effectively as a team member 
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual 
• Be flexible and adaptable to change 
• Positively accept direction 
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents 
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district 
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills 
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job 
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis 
• Be a positive role model for students 
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner 

Physical Requirements: 

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting. 
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability. 
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. 
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.   
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Note:  The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.