Instructional Coach Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Instructional Coach Multi-Tiered System of Supports JobID: 23654 Position Type: Teacher Elementary School/Instructional Coach Date Posted: 7/14/2026 Location: BAXTER ELEMENTARY Date Available: 08/14/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Bargaining Unit: AEA Work Year: 185 days, 12 contract payments FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE Salary: B00/00 to B72/08 ($61,454 to $88,919), DOE Job Summary The instructional coach of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) increases academic growth and achievement and social-emotional-behavioral outcomes for students by building staff capacity. The focus of this role may vary from academic, behavior, or a combination based on school needs. Instructional coaches use job-embedded professional development and coaching to implement effective schoolwide instructional practices in the areas of academics and/or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This position makes use of research-based effective instructional and positive behavior support strategies to support the implementation of Anchorage School District adopted curriculum and resources. This position may have a flexible work calendar, with work days during summer, winter, or spring breaks. In exchange, equivalent time off during the regular school year will be mutually agreed upon by the employee and supervisor. Instructional coaches collaborate with principals, school staff, teacher experts, and relevant district-based departments to build effective practices and systems at the school level that result in successful student outcomes. Instructional coaches facilitate and support collaboration, shared learning, professional development, and effective implementation of district-adopted initiatives. This role supplements district-based guidance and support. This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits. Job Requirements The following are required: A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate. Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act. Three (3) or more years of successful elementary school teaching. Strong oral and written communication skills. The following are preferred: Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers and administrators. Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development in a variety of formats. Experience in adult learning theory, coaching, and mentoring scenarios. Experience using district, student, and site-level data to select, implement, and differentiate instruction designed to meet individual student needs. Knowledge and experience of research, evidence-based practices in instructional design, differentiating instruction, and positive behavior support. Essential Job Functions Change Agent: engage instructional staff in collaborative reflection on the impact of their instructional and positive behavior support practices. The coach helps instructional staff to transfer/synthesize their learning from professional development though co-planning, support, and brainstorming ways to utilize the information. The coach facilitates:Fostering a positive, predictable, consistent, and safe learning environment School-based professional development Application of learning to instructional and behavior support practices Participation in and support of Professional Learning Communities Teacher Le…