GF Specialist Academic Coaching Early Learning

COMPENSATION: Duty Days: 226 Salary Range: Compensation Manual HELPFUL INFORMATION: Social Security Teacher Retirement Comprehensive Benefits Package Employee Discount Program Closing until filled The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

AUSTIN ISDJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: GF SPECIALIST ACADEMIC COACHING EARLY FLSA STATUS: EXEMPTLEARNINGPAY GRADE: PRF 4 DUTY DAYS: 226 DATE REVISED: 09/23/2025 HCFUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUEDEMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field is required. A valid Texas teaching certification is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in education is required. This position requires knowledge in early childhood teaching and learning. Experience collaborating with campus leadership and teachers, in a leadership role, is required. Experience in evaluation and analysis of assessment and accountability data, development and delivery of professional learning, and coaching experience is required. A Bilingual/Spanish speaker preferred. SKILL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires a deep knowledge of the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), foundations of reading and writing in early childhood curriculum, assessments, instruction as well as state, local, and federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students from birth through Pre-K. This position requires the knowledge of curriculum design and implementation and the ability to write curriculum with embedded support that align with the Professional Pathway for Teachers (PPfT) Instructional Practice Rubric. This position requires a working background in both instructional best practices and in teaching students with varying needs. Experience in directing or leading activities and the ability to foster strong relationships with campus staff, leaders, and District administration is required. This position requires the ability to design and facilitate research-based professional learning with a focus on effective classroom implementation to meet student needs. The ability to build positive relationships with multiple stakeholders and coach adult learners effectively, using the PPfT instructional expectations to increase student achievement is required. The ability to utilize multiple forms of student performance data and support strategic planning for student learning is essential. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work cooperatively with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and provide and receive constructive feedback. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITYThis position supports the implementation of early learning programs to inspire and connect families and students to Austin ISD through supportive and positive early learning experiences. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a rigorous and aligned curriculum and supporting the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices in early learning classrooms. This position is responsible for collaborating across multiple administrative levels, District departments, campus principals, and campus instructional coaches to evaluate campus implementation of the developmentally appropriate practices in early learning classrooms. This position is responsible for analyzing data collected through teaching and learning and providing both prompt reflection/support and feedback to campus personnel. This position will provide coaching support and guidance for campus-based professional learning communities (PLCs) to provide responsive professional learning and support for campuses; support instructional practice and classroom management techniques for teachers; collaborate with staff to develop effective individual student intervention strategies in both academics and behavior; analysis, and evaluation of data; monitor the effectiveness of campus support efforts and outcomes; and coordinate support across campuses, vertical teams, and the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Curriculum Development & Support Page 1 of 3Develop and implement support of rigorous and aligned curriculum including model lessons, interventions, extensions, and formative assessments that support both developmentally appropriate practices, student learning and agency and ownership of learning, differentiated and personalized instruction, and culturally responsive content and pedagogy. Revise and refine curriculum materials and create supplemental resources to support the implementation of the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines Strengthen and deepen content knowledge, instructional practice, and coaching skills on an ongoing basis.

Coaching & Professional Learning: Design and deliver research-based professional learning in a variety of formats, that include effective instructional practices, are based on data, and aligned with campus and department needs. Develop training materials to support job-embedded professional learning. Provide implementation support, coaching follow up, and regular feedback aligned with the PPfT instructional practice expectations that increases teacher effectiveness and improves campus and District performance. Coaching and support must align to the PPfT Instructional Practice expectations. Support campuses with the creation of systems to check for understanding, collect, analyze, and reflect on data to identify critical needs and work collaboratively and make real-time adjustments to instruction. Deconstruct Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, facilitate and design aligned lessons and resources, and collaborate with campus grade-level teams, and PLCs on systems and structures that promote student agency and choice in learning. Support ongoing growth and development of AISD teachers through designing and delivering professional learning, and ongoing coaching in the Leadership Pathways program. Support the partnership and program between the District and County.