Achievement Advisor (P3 Reading Coach)

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Achievement Advisor (P3 Reading Coach)

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the P3 Reading Coach is to effectively use a variety of instructional practices, coaching and leadership

skills to develop deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment and provide ongoing, targeted support for

site-based and district-wide students and teachers, specifically in reading foundational skills.

Essential Functions

1. Instructional Support

Model, whisper coach, and/or co-teach with effective instructional practices for teachers and other

AAs

Collaborate with district and site Achievement Advisors and administrators to provide in-class

support

Collaborate with classroom teachers to improve instruction

Support teachers and administrators in developing a teaching-learning model to increase students’

achievement of grade level curriculum

Analyze and interpret data to drive instructional support

Conduct consistent, in-the-moment, in-class support for all teachers

Provide teachers with in-the-moment support who are on support plans upon site administrator

and/or district director request

Lead teachers through the lesson planning process to ensure instruction is aligned with state

standards

Facilitate reflective conferences with teachers when appropriate

2. Professional Development Facilitation

Analyze and interpret data to drive instruction and professional development

Assist with the planning, creation, facilitation, and implementation of site and district

professional development

Conduct in-service programs for teachers and staff as required by federal, state, district

and/or site initiatives

3. Collaborative Team Support

Support grade-level and content-specific teams through a collaborative inquiry process of

implementing curriculum, instruction, and assessment effective practices

Create and evaluate curricula and assessments at the site and district-wide

Provide evidence-based strategies to staff for student support

4. Other duties as assigned as related to the job description

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions.

KNOWLEDGE of effective teaching and learning methods and techniques is required. Knowledge is required to

follow instructions and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

ABILITY is required to implement the following attributes

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in evidence-based teaching and effective professional development

strategies.

Demonstrate the ability to act resourcefully to differentiate for all students and adult learners

Demonstrate the ability to use multiple methods of assessment and analyze resulting data

Demonstrate the ability to demonstrate leadership and work collaboratively

Demonstrate the ability to utilize teacher assessment data, prior knowledge and interest to effectively plan and

facilitate professional development and coaching

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Demonstrate the ability to utilize student assessment data, prior knowledge and interest to effectively plan a

classroom lesson and/or intervention

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for

a range of grade levels and content areas

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and basic technology skills

Demonstrate competent skills for facilitating training

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing

information and/or advising others. Achievement Advisors are on a teacher contract and paid based on the teacher

salary schedule. Additional work days added to the teacher contract.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant

lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or

crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The

job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in appropriate content area(s).

Education

Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership or appropriate content area is desired.

Equivalency None specified

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

None specified Arizona Teaching Certification

Possess endorsements and/or certifications in

appropriate content area

 Reading (Site-based)

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, Measles/Rubella

Immunity/Vaccination, Valid form

I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Exempt Certified

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