Instructional Coach

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 7/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Combs Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  07/16/2026

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

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 is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, 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.

Position:
Instructional Coach

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 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

• 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 in the use of effective instruction by providing ongoing coaching, demonstration teaching, and guiding 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…