Instructional Coach- Title I Schools (OPEN TO CURRENT CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Instructional Coach- Title I Schools (OPEN

TO CURRENT CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES ONLY

) at Capistrano Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/19/2026 12:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/12/2026 Contact Elizabeth Patino 949-234-9363 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info 60% contract. Placement on certificated salary schedule based upon education and experience. A maximum of ten years experience credit will be given upon verification. Length of Work Year 2026-2027 School Year Employment Type Part Time Focus Title I Schools Experience Minimum of two years of regular full time teaching and/or serving in a district teacher on special assignment support role in general education, special education, instructional technology, or English language support. Successful coaching experience preferred. Job Description /

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INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Definition :

Under the general direction of the Executive Directors of Curriculum and Instruction and specified site administrators, collaborate with district leadership to act as a resource for teachers to support instructional programs focused on increasing positive educational outcomes for CUSD students with an emphasis on coaching, technical assistance, collaboration, data-driven decision making, and professional development. Examples of duties : Assist teachers and instructional staff to implement research-based, instructional practices that support the development of children's language, literacy, and mathematical background knowledge and concept development; Support, coach, facilitate lesson studies, and train teachers in the California Common Core State Standards, ELA/ELD Framework, Next Generation Science Standards, and digital literacy standards; Assist teachers through peer coaching, classroom observations, and peer feedback on effective teaching strategies, lesson design, instructional technology and co-planning; Be knowledgeable of and prepared to model effective use of differentiated instructional strategies to support all students, including varied grouping formats and intervention/language enrichment blocks for diverse learners; Support site implementation of integrated and designated ELD and MTSS tiers of instruction/intervention; Support teachers and site instructional leadership data teams in analyzing data to identify school-wide, grade level and student level strengths and needs in order to plan instruction and to assist teachers in analyzing data to inform instruction; Participate in school-based instructional leadership data team meetings; Provide support during the implementation of MTSS interventions to ensure interventions and carried out with fidelity by modeling and coaching staff on implementation; Provide coaching and assistance to certificated and classified staff in schools to improve student achievement; Collaborate with teachers, counselors, instructional staff, and administrators in establishing and supporting positive classroom climates, positive behavior school-wide and classroom expectations, positive behavior supports and incentives, as well as current research and educational literature focused on continuous school improvement; Work with teachers and staff to implement and support learning opportunities in the use of instructional technology, including designing and supporting learning opportunities for English Language Learners and at-risk learners though technology integration; Attend and participate in district coaching meetings to align practice with district vision for 21st Century Learning.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

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Qualifications Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to evidence-based instruction, intervention, assessment, and data-based decision making to support diverse student populations; CCSS and the

ELA/ ELD

standards; collaborative meeting frameworks for promoting data-driven decision making and coaching strategies to support increasing student achievement; 21 st Century learning skills; CUSD Digital Literacy in the K-12 Classroom skills and/or the SAMR model of technology integration; learning theory; the use of educational technology programs to support instruction and student achievement; expertise in a content area (i.e., English Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Social Studies, Science, English Language Development) or serving at-risk and/or GATE student populations.

Ability to:

Successfully work with a diverse adult and student population; analyze student assessment data, instructional planning, and professional development of teachers; Coach, mentor and model lessons in subject matter and use data to improve instruction; Model for teachers in order to develop their skills in differentiation and accelerating student knowledge; facilitate collaborative data meetings, professional learning communities, and professional development; Effectively coach and support teachers and their instructional teams; Collaborate and communicate effectively with district and school-based administrators; Coach teachers on 1:1 Chromebook and/or iPad implementation as a way to transform teaching of the Common Core State Standards and discern student data through digital programs; Work collaboratively with teachers, district and site administrators and staff; Assist with implementing digital literacy skills; understand and carry out directions with minimal supervision; Manage multiple tasks; Attend and provide professional development training during the summer and other times outside of the standard teaching calendar; Utilize technology as a means for various types of communication and record keeping.

Education:

Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree

Experience:

Minimum two years of regular full time teaching and/or serving in a district teacher on special assignment support role in general education, special education, instructional technology, or English language support. Successful coaching experience preferred.

Certification Requirement:

Possess a California credential authorizing service as a teaching of elementary students or secondary students CLAD, BCLAD, or English Learner authorization. 3/15 Requirements / Qualifications To apply for this position, you must complete an Edjoin online application which includes the following: • Please provide a recent slide deck used in your work as an instructional coach that best demonstrates your expertise in coaching, facilitating professional learning, and supporting instructional practice and educator growth. • Valid California teaching credential authorizing service as a teacher of elementary students or secondary students; CLAD, BCLAD, or English Learner authorization. (Attach credential copy must include

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credential information including the document number, authorization code, authorization description, issue date and expiration date. Such copies can be obtained using the link provided to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website through the "Secured Search" option Requirements / Qualifications To apply for this position, you must complete an Edjoin online application which includes the following: • Please provide a recent slide deck used in your work as an instructional coach that best demonstrates your expertise in coaching, facilitating professional learning, and supporting instructional practice and educator growth. • Valid California teaching credential authorizing service as a teacher of elementary students or secondary students; CLAD, BCLAD, or English Learner authorization. (Attach credential copy must include

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credential information including the document number, authorization code, authorization description, issue date and expiration date. Such copies can be obtained using the link provided to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website through the "Secured Search" option Comments and Other Information The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610).

WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200 Comments and Other Information The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610).

WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200 Links Related To This Job Capistrano Unified School District Interview Tips Certificated Job Descriptions Classified & Teamster Job Descriptions CUSD Salary Schedules View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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