Instructional Math Coach - John Kelley Elementary- IN-HOUSE ONLY

Application Deadline: 8/12/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted: 8/6/2026
Contact: Adianna Ortiz
Number of Openings: 1

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. The district has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future, and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

About the Role

The Instructional Math Coach is responsible for building teachers’ capacity to ensure diverse learners meet the demands of adopted Common Core State Standards and effective classroom implementation of math practices. This includes a focus on foundational math skills, math comprehension, conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and fluency that includes math expressions and application in the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).

The Instructional Math Coach will:

• Provide on-going academic classroom-based modeling, coaching, and mentoring.
• Plan, implement, and deliver high-quality professional development in Math.
• Support Professional Learning Communities (PLC)/Grade Level or Content Level Teams in inquiry, collaboration, and data analysis.
• Organize, manage, and document Math implementation plans as outlined by the site administration.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching.
• A minimum of one year of successful experience coaching is desirable.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; official transcripts required. Master’s Degree is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing Elementary or Single Subject Service and English Learner Authorization.
• Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form completion.
• TB Test Clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s License during the course of employment; must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability.
• Three letters of recommendation, signed and dated within 12 months.
• Resume.
• Letter of Interest/Introduction.

All required documents must be attached, or the application will be screened out.

Pay

Pay Range: $65,655 - $136,033 Annually

Schedule

Length of Work Year: 184 days
Employment Type: Full Time