TOA Foundational Literacy Coach

Job

Classification

Title:

Certified

Teacher

on

Assignment

Working

Title(s):

Teaching

&

Learning

Coach;

Teaching

&

Learning

Coach:

Exceptional

Student

Services,

Foundational

Literacy

Coach

(Grant

Funded)

FLSA

Status:

Exempt

Pay

Grade:

C42

Teaching

and

Learning

Coach

C43

Teaching

and

Learning

Coach:

Exceptional

Student

Services

This

job

classification

description

is

intended

to

be

generic

in

nature

and

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

duties

and

responsibilities.

The

specific

tasks/duties

may

vary

based

on

position

assignment

and

as

determined

by

the

District.

JOB

CLASSIFICATION

SUMMARY

The

Teaching

and

Learning

Coach

is

an

instructional

coach

responsible

for

improving

teacher

efficacy

and

student

achievement

in

their

specialized

area

of

assignment,

ensuring

safe

and

effective

educational

environments.

This

position

may

receive

a

Level

V

Addendum

(see

Addendum

Schedule)

for

work

beyond

contract.

Foundational

Literacy

Coach

is

a

grant

funded

do

not

qualify

for

an

addendum

as

the

position

does

not

include

work

beyond

contract.

DISTINGUISHING

CHARACTERISTICS

The

Teaching

and

Learning

Coach

serves

as

a

catalyst

for

instructional

excellence

and

student

achievement.

They

partner

closely

with

educators

to

set

meaningful

goals,

devise

actionable

plans,

and

implement

effective

teaching

methodologies

to

foster

student

growth

and

positive

outcomes.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES

The

following

are

intended

to

describe

core

work

functions

of

this

classification.

While

the

level

and

broad

nature

of

essential

duties

may

not

change,

specific

work

tasks

will

vary

over

time

depending

on

the

District's

needs.

• In-person

attendance

is

an

essential

function

of

this

classification.

Core

Responsibilities

(All

Coaching

Positions):

Coaching

&

Observation:

Conduct

observations

and

provide

appropriate

modeling,

coaching,

and

feedback

on

instruction

that

meets

district

expectations.

Facilitate

goal-setting,

direct

and

reflective

coaching

sessions,

and

initial

planning

meetings

using

content

standards,

curriculum,

and

data.

Instructional

Support:

Support

the

development

of

all

teachers

in

understanding

and

implementing

Creighton's

curriculum,

assessments,

and

the

Danielson

Framework

for

Teaching.

Demonstrate

lessons

with

pre-

and

post-discussions,

analysis,

and

action

planning.

Data

&

Culture:

Facilitate

the

Data

Wise

Cycle

by

collecting,

analyzing,

and

acting

on

instructional

and

assessment

data.

Foster

a

positive

culture

of

adventurous

thinkers,

collaborative

learners,

and

kind-hearted

leaders.

Collaboration

&

Implementation:

Collaborate

with

site

and

district

leaders

to

support

the

effective

implementation

of

district

curriculum,

expectations,

and

initiatives.

Lead

assigned

district-led

initiatives

and

projects.

Record

Keeping:

Maintain

organized

and

accurate

records

of

professional

goals,

progress,

and

coaching

services.

Specific

Duties

Delineated

by

Position:

Foundational

Literacy

Coach

(Grant

Funded

• Grade

C42)

Arizona

Department

of

Education

Job

Description

is

included

as

an

appendix

in

this

Classification

Description

for

further

information.

Language

Acquisition

(Grade

C42):

Assist

in

the

planning

and

implementation

of

instruction

for

multilingual

learners,

including

Targeted

and

Integrated

Structured

English

Immersion

(SEI)

and

Dual

Language

Immersion

(DLI)

programs.

Assist

in

the

planning

and

implementation

of

a

literacy

block

emphasizing

early

literacy

components

(phonemic

awareness,

phonics,

vocabulary,

fluency,

language).

Develop

curriculum

and

resources

for

language

learning.

Literacy

(Grade

C42):

Assist

in

planning

and

implementing

a

literacy

block

for

core

instruction

and

intervention,

emphasizing

phonemic

awareness,

phonics,

comprehension,

vocabulary,

fluency,

and

language

for

early

literacy.

Develop

curriculum

and

resources

for

literacy

and

related

content.

Math

(Grade

C42):

Assist

in

planning

and

implementing

a

math

block

that

includes

core

instruction

and

intervention,

emphasizing

conceptual

understanding,

problem

solving,

fluency,

and

computational

math

skills.

Develop

curriculum

and

resources

for

math

and

related

content.

Science

and

The

Arts

(Grade

C42):

Assist

in

planning

and

implementing

a

science

block

utilizing

an

inquiry

approach

via

the

5E

framework,

phenomenon-based,

and

three-dimensional

learning

with

performance-based

assessments.

Assist

in

planning

and

implementing

an

Arts

block

and

Physical

Education

block

focusing

on

creativity,

skill

development,

and

physical

well-being.

Develop

curriculum

and

resources

for

science,

arts,

and

physical

education.

Student

Support:

(Grade

C42):

Assist

in

planning

and

implementing

classroom

management

strategies

to

build

competence

in

emotional

regulation,

social

skills,

mindset,

and

conflict

resolution.

Collect

and

analyze

class

climate

and

student

behavior

data

to

recommend

teaching

and

learning

modifications.

Develop

curriculum

and

resources

for

emotional

regulation,

social

skills,

mindset,

and

conflict

resolution.

Exceptional

Student

Services

(Grade

C43):

Assist

in

the

planning

and

implementation

of

instruction

for

exceptional

students

and

students

with

special

needs.

Provide

coaching,

modeling,

and

feedback

to

support

instruction

in

research-based

special

education

strategies

to

meet

individualized

student

achievement

goals.

Coach

and

monitor

the

implementation

of

compliance

requirements

based

on

state

and

federal

regulations,

including

the

Individuals

with

Disabilities

Education

Act

(IDEA).

Provide

training

and

support

to

designated

teachers

on

compliance,

including

oversight

of

the

ADE

Monitoring

Manual/Student

Form

components

and

the

implementation

of

Alternative

Assessments.

Support

sites

in

mentoring

teachers

on

special

education

compliance

and

instructional

best

practices.

Serve

as

a

district

representative

in

Individualized

Education

Program

(IEP)

and

Multidisciplinary

Evaluation

Team

(MET)

meetings

as

needed.

KNOWLEDGE

Instructional

coaching

approaches

and

strategies

for

teaching

adult

learners.

Subject

matter

expertise

and

systematic/explicit

instructional

processes

relevant

to

the

area

of

assignment.

Arizona

content

area

standards

appropriate

to

the

role

(e.g.,

ELA,

Math,

Science,

Arts,

Physical

Education,

English

Language

Proficiency,

World

Language

Standards,

Special

Education).

Science

of

Reading

(applicable

to

Language

and

Literacy

roles).

Effective

instructional

pedagogy,

class

climate

building,

and

behavior

management

strategies

aligned

with

Domains

1,

2,

and

3

of

the

Danielson

Framework

for

Teaching.

Assessment

systems,

practices,

and

the

Multi-Tiered

System

of

Supports

(MTSS)

model.

District

policies,

procedures,

and

organization

structure.

SKILLS

Facilitating

professional

learning

for

adults.

Effective

time

management,

written,

and

oral

communication,

including

the

ability

to

articulate

complex

concepts

clearly.

Establishing

and

maintaining

harmonious

working

relationships

with

tact,

diplomacy,

and

patience.

Utilizing

a

variety

of

computer-based

technologies

and

equipment.

Preferred:

Bilingual

(Spanish/English)

is

a

plus,

and

specifically

preferred

if

placed

at

a

Dual-Language

Spanish

immersion

school.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

(for

new

hires

at

job

entry)

Education

and

Experience:

Bachelor's

degree

in

education

and/or

field

of

teaching

expertise;

or

an

equivalent

combination

of

directly-related

education

and

experience

with

a

minimum

of

3

years

of

documented

successful

teaching

experience

(preferred

across

multiple

grade

bands).

Leadership:

Demonstrated

leadership

experience

in

educational

settings,

particularly

in

coaching

or

mentoring

roles,

with

a

proven

track

record

of

building

trust

with

colleagues,

administrators,

and

students.

Expertise:

Enthusiasm

and

expertise

in

designated

focus

areas,

including

curriculum

development,

assessment,

and

instructional

technology.

Required

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid

Arizona

Teaching

Certificate

and

appropriate

endorsements

for

content

or

grade

level

of

instruction.

Arizona

Fingerprint

Clearance

Card

(FPCC).

Arizona

Class

D

Drivers

License

Optional

Requirement:

Arizona

Teacher

Leader,

PreK-12

Endorsement

Role-Specific

Requirements:

• Language

Acquisition

Coach:

Arizona

Structured

English

Immersion,

PreK-12

Endorsement

• Literacy

Coach:

Arizona

K-5

Literacy

Endorsement

or

similar

qualification,

or

evidence

of

progress

toward

an

Arizona

literacy

endorsement.

• Exceptional

Student

Services:

Arizona

Special

Education

Certification/Endorsement

• Foundational

Literacy

Coach:

See

Appendix

CLASS

HISTORY

INFORMATION

Created:

6/2026

Amendments:

OVERALL

PHYSICAL

STRENGTH

DEMANDS:

Physical

Strength

for

this

classification

is

indicated

below

with

an

"X"

Sedentary:

Exerting

up

to

10

lbs.

occasionally

or

negligible

weights

frequently;

sitting

most

of

the

time.

Light:

Exerting

up

to

20

lbs.

occasionally,

10

lbs.

frequently,

or

negligible

amounts

constantly

OR

requires

walking

or

standing

to

a

significant

degree.

Medium:

Exerting

20-50

lbs.

occasionally,

10-25

lbs.

frequently,

or

up

to

10

lbs.

constantly.

Heavy:

Exerting

50-100

lbs.

occasionally,

10-25

lbs.

frequently,

or

up

to

10-20

lbs.

constantly.

Very

Heavy:

Exerting

over

100

lbs.

occasionally,

50-100

lbs.

frequently,

or

up

to

20-50

lbs.

constantly.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS:

C

Continuously

2/3

or

more

time

F

Frequently

1/3

to

2/3

of

time

O

Occasionally

Up

to

1/3

time

R

Rarely