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