Elementary Instructional Coach- Language and Culture Support

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year at Puesta del Sol PreKinder. This is a 190-day contract position for an Elementary Instructional Coach (Site). The role involves supporting teachers in implementing Common Core State Standards (CCSS), developing best practices, modeling instruction, and creating professional development opportunities to improve student achievement. The coach will collaborate with district coaches, provide professional development and coaching, conduct demonstration lessons, assist with PLC teams, help diagnose achievement gaps, and support intervention and differentiation strategies. The position also requires evaluating and coordinating professional development, supporting district initiatives, and researching content knowledge and resources for teaching reading, including strategies, assessments, RtI, and differentiation. The coach will demonstrate required competencies for the New Mexico Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness system and adhere to ethical standards and district policies.

Requirements

Highly Qualified Licensed Elementary Teacher Level II
Meet state requirements of highly effective and/or exemplary on the NMTEACH Educator Effectiveness Rating for previous 2 years
Must obtain level III within 2 years from date of hire
Strong knowledge of elementary English Language Arts/literacy and math
Leadership experience in curriculum/professional development
Strong communication, facilitation, collaboration and training/presentation skills
Understanding of CCSS as well as vertical articulation process and professional learning communities
Evidence of data driven decision-making skills
Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure
Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university

Nice To Haves

Level III A
Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Support full implementation of CCSS
Work with elementary teachers and PLC teams in developing best practices, modeling instruction, and creating professional development opportunities to improve achievement for RRPS elementary students through the instructional coach model
Collaborate with district instructional coaches to support roll out of CCSS implementation
Provide professional development and coaching assistance to elementary teachers
Conduct demonstration lessons and assist with PLC teams through instructional coaching model and lesson study
Assist teachers in diagnosing achievement gaps and supporting needed intervention and differentiation strategies
Evaluate and coordinate professional development as needed for teachers
Support district and staff administration and collaborate with colleagues in implementing district initiatives
Research and provide content knowledge and resources to staff about learning and teaching reading including: teaching strategies, assessments, RtI and differentiation
Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative practices through various activities such as: coaching sessions, lesson study, and PLC team meetings
Demonstrate the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 4.12 New Mexico Administrative Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers and effectiveness as required by Regulation Title 6, Chapter 69, Part 8 of the New Mexico Administrative Code Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness
Comply with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment