Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Salary:
$54,035.00
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience
New hire education:
$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max,
Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.
OVERVIEW:
The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The position provides leadership, direction, and professional learning in the area of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure when needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for supporting teachers in developing specialized instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate; three years of successful teaching experience required
Holds a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate specific to content area; five years teaching experience preferred
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to model explicit, systematic instruction including effective teaching strategies and evidence-based best practices
Knowledge of effective coaching practices and ability to motivate others
Ability to design and facilitate professional learning and model effective instructional practices
Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, facilitation, and leadership skills
Demonstrates knowledge of national, state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional design, resources, and strategies
Able to work with and motivate others
Leadership experience at school and/or district level
DISTRICT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports the strategic goals and Mesa Public Schools promise and Portrait of a Graduate
Is a communication link between the district and school sites
Designs and provides professional learning
Assists with the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies and activities
Is an active, participating member of district-level meetings, trainings, and coaching team
SCHOOL SITE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides guidance, resources, and assistance with a focus on strong instructional practices, feedback, and data analysis
Models explicit, systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques, strategies and evidence-based best practices
Models and provides feedback regarding effective instructional practices and implementation of district curriculum and resources
Disseminates and discusses curriculum, instruction, and assessment related district issues and information to/with site administrators and collaborative teams
Creates, facilitates, and monitors professional learning for leaders and collaborative teams
Codesigns instruction with teacher teams
Attends, participates and/or co- facilitates regular Professional Learning Communities
Facilitates data meetings with teachers and collaborative teams as they analyze and make data driven decisions to impact student achievement
Attends site- and district-based leadership team, grade-level, and/or department and staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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