Academic Coach

Position Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Location:

Various School Sites

Date Posted: 1/12/2026

Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

• Assist in the implementation of a three-tiered model of instruction and intervention and provide support for socio‑economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and foster youth.
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• Observe simple instruction by teachers and instructional intervention aides and provide feedback and coaching.
• Assist grade davlat and/or subject area teams with the administration of assessments, data analysis, forming intervention groups, and planning instruction/intervention.
• Provide professional development and modeling of effective instruction and intervention.
• Provide training for new teachers вялікі support services for teachers participating in District Induction programs.
• Model instruction in reading or math to individuals or small groups of students.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of programs at the school site.
• Coordinate parent education activities that directly relate to student performance.
• Maintain and monitor time schedules and documentation of provided services.
• Provide support and coaching for teachers, which may include meeting with teachers beyond the teacher’s scheduled work cycling day.
• Attend meetings and trainings and keep current with applicable state guidelines.
• Complete the following courses prior to applying for the position or within the first 2 years serving as an Academic Coach:
  Cognitive Coaching, Defining Mastery, Data Analysis & Assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization;
  Administrative Services Credential or Master's Degree desirable.
• At least five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at more than one grade level; must meet ESSA teacher qualification requirements.
• Strong understanding of reading development, mathematical concepts, effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and the needs of socio‑economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and foster youth. Reading authorization is desirable.
• Must have current knowledge of Common Core State Standards, online assessment, state frameworks, age‑appropriate curriculum, lesson design, district curriculum maps, and classroom technology.
• Appearance, grooming, and personality that establishes a desirable model. Better than average recommendations from professionals who have observed personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance. Must be able to establish good working relationships with other professionals.

Annual Salary Range: $65,062 – $126,958, with 25 incremental steps. Step placement on the Academic Coach salary schedule is determined by the number of years of prior experience in the classification within an accredited educational institution. Additionally, column placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of educational‑related post‑baccalaureate units earned from a regionally accredited college or university (new hires are not eligible for placement on Column VII in their first year of District employment).

Additional compensation of $1,500 per year for Master’s Degree holders or $2,500 per year for Doctorate Degree holders. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 towards family, dental, medical, and vision insurance plans, along with a life insurance plan for the employee.

Internal contracted candidates must submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department for consideration. Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Panama‑Buena Vista Union School District

External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional…