SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE: Annual Salary Range: $65,062 - $125,701, with 25 incremental steps. Step placement on the Academic Coach salary schedule is determined by the number of years of prior experience in the position classification within an accredited educational institution. Additionally, column placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of educational-related post-baccalaureate units earned from a regionally accredited college or university (new hires are not eligible for placement on Column VII in their first year of District employment). Additional compensation of $1,500 per year for Master's Degree holders or additional compensation of $2,500 per year for Doctorate Degree holders. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 towards family, dental, medical, and vision insurance plans, along with a life insurance plan for the employee. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Internal contracted candidates submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department to receive consideration for this position. Submissions should be sent to: Darryl Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Panama-Buena Vista Union School District External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement. SPECIAL NOTES: Qualified applicants will become part of a candidate pool and will be considered for interviews for academic coach openings that become available for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional time will be required outside of the contract day to attend training, meetings and to account for the Academic Coach additional compensation Academic Coaches will have the opportunity to serve as a mentor to no more than two (2) induction candidates for additional compensation An additional categorically-funded Academic Coach position may be established at Title I Schools. The second Academic Coach may have a greater focus on the Secondary Duties and Responsibilities of the job description or both Coaches may mutually share job responsibilities. The role of the Academic Coach is separate and apart from the evaluative role of the principal or supervisor of the teacher. The Coach advocates for, facilitates, and supports the work of the teacher, but never performs supervision or evaluation. The Coach should never confuse providing teachers with consultative feedback requiring professional judgment with the supervisory or evaluative responsibilities of the principal. Position to be renewed annually contingent upon availability of program funds Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the district, your fingerprints will be submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check. Processing fee will be at the applicant’s expense. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831-8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.