2026-2027 District Academic Coach- Exceptional Student Services

2026-2027 District Academic Coach- Exceptional Student Services Alhambra Elementary School District, District Office – Phoenix, Arizona. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5670025 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description District Academic Coach - Exceptional Student Services 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. Position & Salary Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $51,510 to $93,214 Per Year Salary Schedule: 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. Salary Details: Revised: April 2026

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Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of professional personnel. Contact Information Human Resources 4510 N 37th Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85019 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education