(Avondale) Instructional Coach for the 2026-2027 SY (July Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Avondale, AZ

1d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Instructional Coach, you will increase student academic achievement by providing support and coaching for teachers. We are seeking candidates who are reliable and punctual, in order to provide continuity and stability in the classroom and that demonstrate personal values to students in everyday settings. Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to the following: Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with initiatives and recognized best instructional practices Create an articulated schedule with building administration Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success Develop staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within school Ability to work collaboratively with Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Curriculum & Instruction team Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related subject required
Minimum five (5) years' experience teaching, with a demonstrated record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs
Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Arizona Teaching Certification; passing score for the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) in related content; reciprocal Out-of-State Certification or National Board Certification in related content area required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Education or related subject required preferred
Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions
Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise
Demonstrated teacher leadership
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis
Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis
Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches
Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with initiatives and recognized best instructional practices
Create an articulated schedule with building administration
Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings
Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources
Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students
Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success
Develop staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs
Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within school
Ability to work collaboratively with Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Curriculum & Instruction team
Performs other related duties as assigned