Instructional Coach

Position:

Instructional Coach

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job :

132440

County:

Navajo

Posted:

February 05, 2026

Contact Information:

Winslow USD

P.O. Box 580

Winslow, Arizona 86047

District Website

Contact:

Jennifer Sanderlin

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Demonstrated successful teaching experience.

* Meets the criteria of highly qualified teacher.

* Has demonstrated success in:

* Teaching the targeted population in the content area

* Working with site-based teams

* Demonstrated understanding and use of assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions.

* OVERVIEW OF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Work collaboratively with K-12 teachers to support and enhance effective instruction at the local school sites. The coach provides on-going site-based professional development and technical assistance. The focus of the coach is to develop a teacher-centered system of support that facilitates the improvement of student learning. The goal of the coach is to build teacher capacity by providing ongoing coaching.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Use knowledge of current educational research and issues to assist teachers.

* Work well with staff student and parents; demonstrate and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills.

* Use knowledge and experience to instruct teachers on implementation of best practices in instruction.

* Use a variety of assessment tools to analyze student data and inform instruction.

* Communicate effectively with teachers, principals, parents, students, and paraprofessionals.

* Consult with groups and individuals within and outside the district as needed to improve instructional practice.

* Facilitate group work and achievement of PLC group goals.

* Work closely with the building administrator to coordinate and implement the work of a professional learning community.

* Participation in teacher observation processes providing feedback to teachers on classroom performance.

* Stay informed on research and resources related to district, and site-based goals, staff development, and group processes.

* Coach teacher in assigned school(s) across multiple disciplines.

* Act as a resource that is skillful, reliable, and accessible.

* Collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.

* Utilize creative solutions for implementing school-based staff development.

* Work effectively with new teachers providing support and encouragement through district induction.

* Think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers.

* Help teachers make sense of change and the change process.

* Manage multiple projects effectively.

* Manage time and schedules flexibly and in a way that maximizes teacher learning, including working a flexible work year.

* Work with teachers in a way that improves student learning through improving teacher expertise which will be evident in student achievement.

* Work with a team of other coaches to develop goals for improving student achievement.

* Serve as a mentor/coach for new teachers in the district.

* Connect with the district and align work with district efforts by participating in expected training with the Arizona Department of Education and/or other entities throughout the year.

* Work with students and teachers during intersessions to provide remediation services to students.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Governing Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Board Approved: 06-22-17

Other:

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