Social Studies Academic Support Coach

Job Title

Academic Support Coach

Position Type:
Certified / Contracted, Grant Funded
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Director of Teaching and Learning

• Identify program needs and collaborate with instructional staff to promote growth and learning opportunities within the district to improve instruction.
• Assist with the implementation of Georgia standards and the selection of instructional materials that support ELA, mathematics, social studies, or science for all students.
• Support the integration of research‑based practices in literacy across content areas.
• Work with teachers on a one‑on‑one basis and in small group presentations to implement grade‑level instructional strategies.
• Recommend changes in teaching strategies and assist in designing instructional activities to address students’ deficiencies in ELA, mathematics, social studies, or science.
• Assist teachers with analyzing student work, developing and analyzing assessments, interpreting data, intervening, and evaluating coaching efforts and professional learning offerings.
• Monitor student performance and curriculum implementation through observations and one‑on‑one interactions; provide feedback to colleagues and administrators to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide teachers with suggestions and feedback in one‑on‑one meetings.
• Model direct instruction and intervention lessons for teachers and implement problem‑solving strategies for classroom concerns about ELA, mathematics, social studies, and/or science instruction.
• Provide professional learning in support of Professional Learning Communities and conduct follow‑up observations to ensure content is implemented.
• Participate in professional learning and review of professional literature to maintain a high level of expertise in new instructional strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in literacy, mathematics, or a related field (required). Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate in the appropriate grade level in math, ELA, reading, science, social studies, or special education (required). Endorsements in reading, dyslexia, teaching support and coaching, STEM, and/or mathematics are preferred.
• Five years of experience as a certified elementary, middle school, or high school ELA, science, social studies, or math teacher (required).
• Strong leadership skills and familiarity with adult learning.
• Knowledge of instructional curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, and effective instructional practices.
• Thorough understanding of the teaching/learning process and ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum and to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Excellent technological skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other instructional software.

Work environment is moderate noise. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit.

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Jun 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately

The description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.