Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) / Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist (PIRS)

id='p1390_'>Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) / Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist (PIRS) JobID: 1390

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Preschool

Date Posted:

6/26/2026

Location:

Van Derveer Elementary School

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

07/06/2026

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Job ID: 1390

Position: Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) / Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist (PIRS)

Location: Van Derveer Elementary School

Available: 9/1/26-6/30/27

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey teacher certification in Early Childhood Education (preschool to grade 3).
• Three (3) years of previous, successful teaching experience as a state certified preschool teacher.
• Advanced knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Skilled in instructional planning using data, research and theory to support instructional decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous instructional experience with The Creative Curriculum.
• Experience with developing and presenting professional learning, as well as mentoring novice and/or experienced teachers.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly visits preschool classrooms, in the district and operated by the private preschool provider.
• Models and coaches preschool teachers to support the implementation of the curriculum and preschool standards, as well as the support of teaching practices and skill development.
• Provides instructional support to teachers for lesson planning and alignment, creating common formative assessments, instructional materials, focused interventions, data reports and analysis, team teaching, and modeling.
• Collaborates with colleagues and administrators to review the planning, implementation, pacing, and effectiveness of curriculum and instructional practice.
• Provides feedback to preschool teachers through informal observations using structured observation tools to provide feedback.
• Manages program operational needs and conducts programmatic assessments in preschool classrooms.
• Facilitates transition of students from pre-school to Kindergarten.
• Maintains positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents.
• Assesses instructional strategies, classroom modifications, and learning materials.
• Coordinates with school district special services departments and child study team members, when appropriate, to ensure seamless preschool programming.
• Provides support and suggested interventions to preschool teachers, families and other preschool staff.
• Recommends the selection of adaptive materials to address the needs of children with challenging behaviors or potential learning difficulties.
• Provides professional development for all preschool staff members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Salary: The salary range is $73,349-$104,349 with placement on the guide is in accordance with the Somerville Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Click here to view the Teachers' Salary Guide.

Benefits: This position has access to benefits as outlined in the Somerville Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Somerville Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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