Site Instructional Coach (Elementary) 2026-2027

Site Instructional Coach (Elementary) 2026-2027 San José Unified School District - 3.6 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $75,654 - $145,262 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description The impact you will have: As a Site Instructional Coach (TK-5) in San José Unified, you will play a vital role in strengthening teaching and learning by partnering directly with elementary teachers to implement effective, standards-aligned instructional practices. Through coaching cycles, modeling lessons, and professional development, you will support educators in using data to inform instruction, differentiate learning, and meet the diverse needs of young learners. Your work will build teacher capacity, foster engaging and inclusive classrooms, and ensure students develop strong foundational skills, confidence, and a love of learning. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/SiteInstructionalCoach.  Who you are: You are a collaborative and reflective educator with a strong foundation in elementary instruction and a passion for supporting teacher growth. You build trusting relationships with teachers, using coaching, data, and best practices to strengthen instruction and meet the diverse needs of young learners. You are committed to equity, continuous improvement, and creating engaging, inclusive classrooms where all students can succeed.

What you bring:

Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.

Test Results:

please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results Clear California Teaching Credential 5 years successful experience as a classroom teacher in various grade levels and working with English Language Learners preferred Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534) AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA). When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at .

Note to internal applicants:

Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.