Academic Coach

About the Role

To provide professional development, coaching, and support for teachers in literacy, math, and/or English Language Development (ELD) methodology and effective strategies. The Academic Coach guides and supports the Professional Learning Community, assists teachers by modeling literacy and early intervention strategies in the classroom, and provides training and support for teachers in navigating the curriculum and planning reading/language arts, math, and/or ELD instruction.

Reports to: Principal

Qualifications

• Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in area of assignment
• Five years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Experience working with diverse learners in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Specialized training in reading/language arts, math, and/or English Language Development (ELD) preferred
• Experience providing professional development to staff and/or implementation of the coaching cycle

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to help analyze and improve instructional practices (i.e., coaching cycle)
• Provides feedback and professional development for teachers on deconstruction of grade level standards, instructional strategies, and classroom practices aligned to research and standards-based instruction
• Conducts modeled demonstration lessons and assists with curriculum to ensure that all students achieve mastery with grade level content standards
• Supports teachers with development of students' critical thinking, problem solving, creative, collaborative, and communication skills at high levels to shape resilient learners
• Assists with administration of ongoing formative and District assessments and data analysis
• Attends and provides support during professional learning community meetings to assist teachers in utilizing data to align instruction rigor of grade level standards
• Collaborates with teachers and administration to integrate culturally responsive strategies and methodologies into classroom practice
• Assists teachers in planning appropriate intervention and differentiation strategies for students, including English Language learners, students with disabilities, and all students with diverse needs
• Meets regularly with site administrators, teachers, and district instructional support staff to further communication and strengthen instructional support to school staff
• Supports effective implementation of school site and District initiatives
• Assists in developing classroom management strategies
• Attends specialized training in coaching, reading/language arts, math, and/or ELD
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay

$78,145 - $133,656 annually (190-day work year; maximum salary includes educational stipends)

Conditions of Employment

• Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice
• Verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training (or obtain verification within six weeks of hire and annually thereafter)
• Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license