What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 District Academic Coach- Exceptional Student Services position at District Office?
District Academic Coach- Exceptional Student Services
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To work closely with the schools and directly with classroom teachers by modeling effective teaching strategies, guiding instructional delivery to support research-based strategies into classroom practice, and raising student achievement as measured by District and State Assessments and progress on IEP goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Arizona Teacher Certificate in special education. Prior experience in special education PK-8 instruction with a proven track record of instructing and meeting the needs of all learners in all content areas. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientifically research-based instruction along with intervention programs to assist staff with effective use of these programs. Possess effective communication, organization, and presentation skills. Competent and confident use of district technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support to the education process by understanding the purpose and specifics of academic programs and supplemental and intervention programs to serve as a guide to the site staff to effectively use these programs.
- Work with the school sites to ensure academic/curricular strategies are operating effectively and productively to support services provided to students and teachers.
- Collaborate with school sites to strengthen teachers’ development and use of instructional strategies by providing site coaches with support through modeling direct, explicit, systematic instruction, team teaching, and/or observing.
- Observe and monitor instruction and provide site leadership teams with feedback.
- Support inclusive educational practices by adapting curriculum, instruction, and materials to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring equitable and responsive instruction aligned to PK–8 content standards.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the IEP process, including evaluation, development, and implementation, and use data to analyze student performance and inform instructional decision-making.
- Demonstrate expertise in supporting students with complex academic and behavioral needs, including coaching staff to implement effective, evidence-based instructional and behavior strategies across settings.
- Assist in monitoring student progress by understanding and interpreting assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform and support instructional decisions, based on analysis of various types of data.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a log documenting the support services provided to site academic coaches.
- Participate as an essential contributing member of the Educational Services Leadership Team.
- Support student learning through the use of available district curriculum and resources.
- Attend meetings and training related to the position.
- Support the District and site-level professional development plan through facilitation, participation, and implementation of staff development, and apply knowledge of adult learning theory.
- Work directly with the principal to support the site in meeting academic goals and serve as a liaison between ESS leadership, and teaching teams.
- Continue to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- This is an in-person position.
SALARY: Nine-month year, teachers’ salary schedule, 20 additional days (at daily rate), $750 travel stipend, $5,000 master educator stipend, and employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.
EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.
Revised: April 2026
Salary : $55,902 - $93,214