Academic Coach, Special Education

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Academic Coach
• Date Posted: 9/17/2026
• Location:
  
  All sites
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

• 1. Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in area of assignment
• 2. Five years of successful classroom teaching experience
• 3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• 4. Experience working with diverse learners in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics
• 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• 6. Specialized training in reading/language arts, math and/or English Language Development (ELD) preferred
• 7. Experience providing professional development to staff and/or implementation of the coaching cycle.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

To provide professional development, coaching, and support for teachers in literacy, math and/or ELD methodology and effective strategies; to guide and support the Professional Learning Community; assist teachers by modeling literacy and early intervention strategies in the classroom; to provide training and support for teachers in navigating the curriculum and planning reading/language arts, math and/or ELD instruction

• Works with teachers to help analyze and improve instructional practices (i.e., coaching cycle)
• Provides feedback and professional development for teachers on deconstruction of grade level standards, instructional strategies and classroom practices aligned to research and standards-based instruction
• Conducts modeled demonstration lessons and assists with curriculum to ensure that all students achieve mastery with grade level content standards
• Supports teachers with development of students' critical thinking, problem solving, creative, collaborative and communication skills at high levels to shape resilient learners
• Assists with administration of ongoing formative and District assessments and data analysis
• Attends and provides support during professional learning community meetings to assist teachers in utilizing data to align instruction rigor of grade level standards
• Collaborates with teachers and administration to integrate culturally responsive strategies and methodologies into classroom practice
• Assists teachers in planning appropriate intervention and differentiation strategies for students, including English Language learners, students with disabilities, and all students with diverse needs
• Meets regularly with site administrators, teachers, and district instructional support staff to further communication and strengthen instructional support to school staff
• Supports effective implementation of school site and District initiatives
• Attends specialized training in coaching, reaching/language arts, math and/or ELD
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

$78,145 - $133,656, annually; 190 day

(Max. Salary includes educational stipend)

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

Copies of required certificates may be submitted with application. District may require that original…