Instructional Coach Secondary

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• Position Type:
  Instructional Coach/Specialist/ Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location:
  
  JO Combs Unified School District Office

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at .

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 198 days

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change):$54,540.00. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Posted Through Date:
Until Filled

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

The Instructional Coach is a master teacher who serves as a member of the instructional staff with responsibility for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment programs, and for providing Professional Development for teachers. The instructional coach assists, supports, and coaches staff members in effective instruction with emphasis on the curriculum areas of reading, writing, and mathematics to ensure student success and academic achievement. The goal of the instructional coach is to build capacity for effective instruction by providing ongoing coaching, demonstration teaching, and guidance to teachers.

The Instructional Coach serves as a member of the District Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction and Professional Development team.

The Instructional Coach works in conjunction with site leadership, district leadership, and various departments to enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Expectations include the following.

• Support the goals, objectives, strategies, and programs of the district
• Assist with the annual review, update, and writing of District curriculum to ensure compliance with the State Standards
• Assist in the development and execution of District Professional Development
• Assist with the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies, and activities
• Assist staff with setting achievement goals based on the results of student assessments
• Conduct classroom observations and mentor teachers needing assistance with curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Attend professional development workshops in job-related areas
• Assist in the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies, and activities
• Assist and support staff (principals, classroom teachers, special education teachers and instructional assistants) in providing effective instruction and improving student achievement
• Keep principals and teachers up to date on effective instructional strategies, techniques, activities, and materials, that, through research, have proven to increase student achievement
• Model direct, explicit, systematic instruction, including effective teaching techniques and strategies, coaches staff members in the implementation of effective instruction
• Understand and interpret assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
• Assist staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to…