Academic Coach Math (900003296)

Academic Coach-Math

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Principal

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Certified

189-day employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:

Must hold, or be eligible to hold, Georgia teacher certification in the field of the job posted

Advanced degree preferred

ESOL/Gifted Endorsement preferred

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of highly successful classroom teaching experience

Experience with instructional coaching or delivering professional development as team lead, department chair, school improvement specialist, or PLC lead required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Academic Coach enhances instructional delivery by supporting teachers in their implementation of the district's curriculum in alignment with the school and district strategic plans. The Academic Coach supports instruction by

Coaching teachers, modeling lessons by teaching at least one course, and cultivating best practices in instruction

Analyzing data and identifying areas for increased instructional focus

Planning meaningful professional development opportunities to improve content knowledge and instructional practices

Advise, support and collaborate within professional learning communities (PLC) to improve instructional practices and student achievement

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Facilitates the improvement of teacher instructional practice.

Utilizes data to identify areas for instructional improvement.

Provides instructional and pedagogical guidance across content areas to support the implementation of research-based best instructional practices.

Models lessons, co-teaches, and observes and offers feedback to demonstrate instructional practices.

Coaches teachers in evidence-based literacy practices and supports the integration of effective literacy instruction across content areas.

Coaches teachers on effective unit and lesson planning.

Shares expertise and knowledge to increase teachers' content knowledge and delivery.

Supports classroom instruction by providing additional resources, including case studies and reading materials and shares knowledge of best practices in curriculum development.

Provides individual and/or group mentoring to new teachers to help with instructional practices and classroom management.

Plans and develops appropriate curriculum units and lessons that align with the state curriculum standards.

Collaborates with teachers on the appropriate depth of teaching through vertically analyzing standards across grade levels.

Plans and develops professional learning sessions to meet teachers' needs.

Delivers professional learning content to teachers.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents and students, establishing and maintaining successful working partnerships

Ability to manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and responsibilities and initiating actions independently

Ability to collect and analyze critical data and to evaluate, plan and execute strategies for improving instruction

Ability to make decisions, solve problems and recommend solutions in a constructive manner

Ability to identify sound professional development practices and to deliver professional development to teachers effectively

Expertise in curriculum content and methodology

Expertise in utilizing digital resources to maximize effective delivery of curriculum content

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.

Dexterity to write on a board, operate a computer, and use other classroom technology.

Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.

Clear speech and hearing abilities for effective communication.

Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.

01/22/2026