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AZ Big Media’s Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026
Employment Type:
Full-time
Calendar:
0212-FT, 200 workdays, 12 paid holidays, 212 total paid days
Benefits:
PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
$400 for each full-time year of verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800
New Hire Education:
$80/hour of graduate level credits beyond Master's Degree: MA +96 hours max, $500 for second advanced degree
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL/124
JOB TITLE: FINE ARTS ACADEMIC COACH - DISTRICT
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR
CALENDAR: 0212-FT
Job Goal:
The academic coach is a content expert, instructional leader, and professional development instructor. The academic coach is flexible and adaptable with a high degree of organization, facilitation, and management.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Highly qualified in designated content areas
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Master’s degree in education related field (preferred)
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Knowledge of state standards and researched-based instruction
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Demonstrated classroom teaching ability
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Demonstrated leadership skills
Core Job Functions:
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Utilize content and instructional expertise as well as professional development leadership to achieve goals of the District strategic plan goals
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Keep abreast of and interpret current research, curriculum development, and instructional strategies
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Develop curriculum and facilitate curriculum writing
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Communicate effectively between sites and grade levels
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Communicate effectively between the classroom and curriculum director
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Work closely with instructional services departments (curriculum, special education, Title, professional development) to actively seek out, develop and implement new and promising best practices and/or programs to increase learning opportunities for all students
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Support teachers in curriculum implementation
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Serve as a liaison for state and national educational reforms and with other districts Facilitate program development
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Develop and instruct professional development classes based on student achievement needs, site, and district goals
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Build content, instruction, and assessment capacity at school sites
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Work effectively with principals and teachers in improving site instructional programs
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Model research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the classroom as well as conducting professional development
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Disaggregate and analyze test data and then assist in the interpretation of the data for school improvement
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Effectively plan and teach adults, in both a group and individual setting, to understand and communicate the implications of the changes needed in today’s public educational system
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Perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor
Core Values:
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Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality and our most important product.
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Equity and fairness in all things.
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Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools and ability to succeed and excel.
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Collaboration is an effective decision making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model.
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Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
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Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.
Professional Qualities:
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Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
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Function effectively as a team member
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Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
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Be flexible and adaptable to change
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Positively accept direction
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Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
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Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
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Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
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Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
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Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
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Be a positive role model for students
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Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
Physical Requirements:
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Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
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The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
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Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
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The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
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Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Note:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.
