Instruction & Alignment Coach - Tucson Campus (6th-12th Grade) 26/27 SY

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc • Tucson, AZ

3d • $55,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) is seeking a highly-skilled Instruction and Alignment Coach to oversee curriculum and instruction in severe and profound classrooms. This role supports and trains instructional staff and Behavior Staff in implementing AZACS's adopted curriculum and best practices within the AZACS Structured Classroom Model. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing research-based educational strategies for students with disabilities and ABA teaching strategies within school settings. This position requires strong leadership skills to train, coach, and motivate staff, and a commitment to fostering a positive school culture focused on best practices for students on the autism spectrum.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
• 3 - 5 years teaching special education
• 1 - 2 years of managerial experience
• Valid Arizona SPED Teaching Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 5 years of experience working with students with severe disabilities, including students on the autism spectrum
• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA)
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model

Responsibilities

• Manage educational programming
• Coach and mentor classroom teachers in a structured classroom
• Maintain knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices
• Oversee AZACS-adopted curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Oversee staff in creating a safe learning environment
• Oversee accommodations and modifications to the adopted curriculum
• Curriculum development
• Provide professional development for classroom teachers and instructional lead teachers regarding curriculum planning and implementation
• Conduct observations and provide coaching to instructional staff
• Analyze curriculum data bi-weekly to make instructional decisions
• Provide training and oversight of structured teaching planning, organizing, and implementing
• Manage staff communication and feedback
• Collaborate with ABA Managers for behavior and/or data analysis
• Participate in all duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an AZACS faculty member
• Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
• Celebrate student achievements and successes
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new teachers
• Conduct weekly lesson plan checks and provide feedback for alignment with curriculum and state standards
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, $55,000 - $72,000, DOE
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical care insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Scheduled accident coverage
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (80 hours) for school-year employees
• Paid federal holidays and school breaks
• 401K (traditional or Roth) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs after 6 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level