Academic Coach

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Academic Coach – Elementary/ Middle School/High School 

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Board-approved Work Calendar)

SALARY: Approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule 

REPORTS TO: School Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Academic Coach is directly responsible to the curriculum department for Problem Solving/Response to Intervention Method of evaluating at-risk students.  The Coach will assist teachers in the use of interventions and strategies that support students who are considered at-risk, either academically or behaviorally.  This position will lead all campuses in the collection and use of data to determine appropriate interventions and gauge the success of the academics. The Coach will be responsible for the delivery of Tier 3 of the RTI model for many areas including all core subject areas, emotional and/or behavioral problems, academic and discipline problems at all grade levels.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:  

• Schedule and conduct RTI meetings on all campuses
• Maintain all RTI student files and paperwork
• Assist classroom teachers in planning classroom level interventions for at-risk students
• Assist classroom teachers, intervention teachers, specials education, tutors, specialists, etc in monitoring the progress of students receiving Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
• Assist classroom teachers in facilitating professional learning communities
• Provide professional development at a school and district level
• Knowledge of Curriculum and Instruction

• Knowledge of the RTI Model Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work with administrators as well as teachers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully with students of all grade levels
• High level of adaptability 

• Perform any other assigned duties 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field.    Five years of successful teaching experience. All positions require experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence 

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  

• Arizona Department of Education Certification appropriate to assignment.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:  critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.  Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, or pull.  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org