Instructional Coach - Math Focus - Magna STEAM Academy - External

Instructional Coach – Math Focus – Magna STEAM Academy (1.0 FTE)

Job

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Instructional Coach – Elementary

Date Posted: 7/7/2026

Date Available: 08/03/2026

Closing Date: 07/14/2026

Note: Posting closes at 3:00 pm on the listed closing date.

Job Summary: The Instructional Coach, having expertise in classroom instruction, instructional coaching, adult learning theory, and organizational change, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The coach will provide personalized 1-to-1 teacher support and group professional learning to enhance evidence-based instruction, particularly in mathematics.

• Support the philosophy and vision of Granite School District.
• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers focused on improving student achievement in mathematics.
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that increase student performance.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Provide individualized classroom-based coaching with teachers to support implementation of effective math instructional practices.
• Provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers based on observed classroom practice.
• Support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when appropriate.
• Assist teachers with specific classroom strategies when appropriate.
• Support classroom engagement and management.
• Assist teachers in creating materials aligned with the Utah Core Curriculum.
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when appropriate.
• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Participate fully in professional development for instructional coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.
• Assist teachers in aligning teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Collaborate with other instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists.
• Understand that job responsibilities may vary related to each building's needs.

• Other duties are assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Utah Core Standards.
• Experience in evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Knowledge and experience in:
  • Classroom instruction;
  • Instructional coaching;
  • Adult learning theory;
  • Organizational change.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus.
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development.
• Proficiency in communication, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational, efficiency, and communication skills.
• Collaborative team member.
• Interest in professional learning, growth, and reflection.

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or coaching experience.
• Current Utah Professional Educator License. No Associate (AEL) License candidates will be considered.
• Professional Instructional Coaching endorsement or willingness to obtain within two years of hire.

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or instructional coaching experience.
• Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus. May move and lift supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Requires speaking and/or hearing frequently; standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching regularly.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
• Frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Note:

The list of essential and non-essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the job's requirements.

Ben Peters, Principal –  – bnpeters

This job listing is posted by Granite School District and is in full compliance with applicable employment laws.