What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach - Middle Level ***2025-2026 SY position at Bentonville Schools?
Academic Coach – Middle Level
Contract
197 day contract (special calendar)
Reports To
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Middle-Level Education and Principals
Position Purpose
The Academic Coach will assist building efforts to increase achievement for all student populations with emphasis on curriculum and instruction.
Essential Functions
- Assist teachers with the implementation of standards
- Demonstrate exemplary instruction for teachers through the following researched-based practices : Observation, coaching, gathering student evidence, debrief / reflection over student work, modeling, co-teaching and post assessments.
- Assist in providing teachers with training in content, pedagogy, and instructional strategies that are robust and provide a coherent and rich preparation for higher level courses.
- Assist teachers in diagnosing individual student weaknesses and match these areas of need with appropriate strategies and resources based on the standards
- Assist with disaggregating and analyzing any assessment data to help guide teacher’s instructional decisions
- Assist the specialists in assessing district assessments and their appropriateness to the standards
- Monitor and report the effectiveness and progress of improved instruction and student performance to building principal and PLC teams
- Assist in revisions and updates of curriculum and instruction documents
- Help make recommendations regarding instructional materials
- Participate in various training sessions for instructional leaders
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Secondary Education, School Principals, and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification / License
Education
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
