Title:

Teacher - Instructional Coach

Work Unit:

Chaparral Elementary School

Reports To:

Principal

Contract Length:

9 months

Pay Schedule:

Teacher – Level II/III

Overtime Status:

Exempt

Hours:

35 hours per week

Union Status:

NEA

Licensure:

Level II or Level III NM Secondary Teaching License

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:

Help teachers track their student data through instructional strategies/best practices as outlined in Strengthening Quality Schools (SQS) materials to reduce the failure rate, particularly among freshmen students.

Education/Training/Experience:

(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)

Minimum: Bachelor's in Education. Two to five years of teaching experience.

Preferred: Master's in Education. Experience with data collection and analysis; familiar with high school reform/design and working with diverse populations and needs. Bilingual: English-Spanish

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures, and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience. Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior. Willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in professional growth and to remain current with the latest developments in the profession. Ability to deal with various ethnic groups. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Must have skills in oral and written communication. Needs the ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. Able to work collaboratively to achieve the overall goals of the school and the District.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Support district teachers in lesson planning, curriculum development, and assessment.

2. Serve as a resource for veteran teachers who are seeking to complete their dossiers to move from Level II to Level III and for those involved in career pathways.

3. Determine/plan/deliver professional development according to the needs of the staff/school.

4. Serve as liaison to the Santa Fe Public Schools in helping to research and develop a strategic plan for the new career tech center.

5. Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction.

6. Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning, and behavioral problems.

7. Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state, and federal regulations.

8. Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Santa Fe Public Schools.

9. Safeguards the confidentiality of privileged information.

10. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy, and administrative regulations.

11. Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment, and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

12. Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community, and other professionals.

13. Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities, and self-selected professional growth activities.

14. Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates in committees within the area of responsibility.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range and Benefits:

Based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to full and part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Tier 2 License: $65,000+

Tier 3 License: $75,000+

Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard office equipment and software platforms such as Microsoft Office and the Google Suite.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to stand; move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicate verbally and electronically. Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile. Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required.

Environmental Conditions:

Duties performed typically in school settings include: music room, classrooms, gym, and auditorium. Coach will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

Personal Accountability:

Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain.

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2026-2027 SY: Instructional Coach