Job Description

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position: Instructional Coach

Work Calendar: 10 months, 198 days

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): $54,540.00. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Posted Through Date: Until Filled

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits
• Arizona State Retirement System benefits

About the Role

The Instructional Coach is a master teacher who serves as a member of the instructional staff with responsibility for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment programs, and for providing Professional Development for teachers. The instructional coach assists, supports, and coaches staff members in effective instruction with emphasis on the curriculum areas of reading, writing, and mathematics to ensure student success and academic achievement. The goal of the instructional coach is to build capacity for effective instruction by providing ongoing coaching, demonstration teaching, and guidance to teachers. The Instructional Coach serves as a member of the District Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction and Professional Development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The Instructional Coach works in conjunction with site leadership, district leadership, and various departments to enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Expectations include the following.

The Coach:

• Support the goals, objectives, strategies, and programs of the district
• Assist with the annual review, update, and writing of District curriculum to ensure compliance with the State Standards
• Assist in the development and execution of District Professional Development
• Assist with the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies, and activities
• Assist staff with setting achievement goals based on the results of student assessments
• Conduct classroom observations and mentor teachers needing assistance with curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Attend professional development workshops in job-related areas
• Assist in the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies, and activities
• Assist and support staff (principals, classroom teachers, special education teachers and instructional assistants) in providing effective instruction and improving student achievement
• Keep principals and teachers up to date on effective instructional strategies, techniques, activities, and materials, that, through research, have proven to increase student achievement
• Model direct, explicit, systematic instruction, including effective teaching techniques and strategies, coaches staff members in the implementation of effective instruction
• Understand and interpret assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
• Assist staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to inform instructional decisions
• Support district staff in monitoring new/probationary teachers in establishing effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
• Coordinate and provide on-site curriculum-related professional development (class demos, workshops, in-services, classes, etc.)
• Attend site-based leadership team, grade-level and/or staff meetings. Attend and/or facilitate TAT (Teacher Assistant Team) meetings
• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of comprehensive needs assessment
• Assist with coordination of parental involvement meetings, workshops, family academic events, curriculum nights
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit

What You Need

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

• Demonstrates:

  • Knowledge of Arizona State Standards and National Standards
  • Knowledge of current academic and instructional research
  • Skill in instructional processes that facilitate integration of curriculum
  • In-depth knowledge of planning for learning and instructional strategies
  • Technology literacy and a willingness to use technology innovatively
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong understanding of intervention and appropriate instructional practices
  • Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
  • Knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, research-based best practices, a variety of assessment methods, and effective coaching practices
  • Knowledge and skill in areas such as mentoring, classroom management, alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment, peer coaching
  • Expertise in working with colleagues in the area of professional development, learning teams, teacher support and/or instructional planning
  • Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation and leadership skills: ability to work with and motivate others
  • Experience working with site-based teams
  • Ability to plan and present information/training for the adult learner
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and under stressful timelines
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community
  • Ability and willingness to work outside the traditional teacher working hours and calendar, including evenings, weekends, and summers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the district. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied.

If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards your salary. Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position.

Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below. Please note: If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.

• Employer's name and address
• Job Title
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Start and end dates (month and year)
• Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.

Additional Information:

• Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diplomas
• Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
• Please attach other required documents specific to this position

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religi�n, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientaci�n sexual para la admisi�n y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de j�venes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus pr�cticas de empleo y contrataci�n. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las p�lizas de no discriminaci�n: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de T�tulo IX, Director Atl�tico, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-882-3540 y Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Secci�n 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-987-5300.

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