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Employment Type:
Full-time
Calendar:
1961, new to district 203 workdays, returning 201 workdays
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 Credit:
$400 for each full-time year of verified like experience, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually
New Hire Education Credit:
$80/hour of graduate level credits beyond minimum required for position up to 96, $500 for additional advanced degree
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
JOB TITLE: ACADEMIC COACH (SCHOOL)
CALENDAR: 1960 NEW HIRE OR 1961 RETURNING (9 MONTH)
SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE
Job Goal
The academic coach at the school provides support to classroom teachers, administrators, and students through modeling, collaborative planning, observing, coaching, team teaching, resource development, and facilitating study groups. In addition, academic coaches may provide systematic and explicit intervention for students.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Highly qualified in designated content areas
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Master’s degree in an education-related field
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Knowledge of state standards and research-based instruction
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Demonstrated classroom teaching ability
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Demonstrated leadership skills
Core Job Functions:
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Create a classroom environment conducive to positive, effective instruction
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Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices in mathematics
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Provide individual diagnostic testing to assess student needs
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Participate in team reviews concerning the academic progress of at-risk students
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Attend scheduled meetings and parent conferences
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Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
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Communicate objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
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Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner
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Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
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Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor, and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
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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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Develop and instruct professional development classes based on student achievement needs, site, and district goals
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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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Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the 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, quality, and our most important product.
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Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest 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.
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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.
Job description updated 12/1/25
