Leadership Coach Job Description and Responsibilities

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Local Program Coordinator, the Leadership Coach will provide coach service and
support to Clear Administrative Services Credential candidates participating in the ACSA Clear Administrative
Credential Program. Leadership Coaches regularly collaborate with the credential candidate to set school or
site and leadership goals, then determine action steps grounded in the California Professional Standards for
Educational Leaders (CPSEL). Leadership Coaches use research-based strategies and skills to assist credential
candidates to master reflective practices and develop complex skills necessary for effective educational
leaders.
Responsibilities:
• Under the direction of the Local Program Coordinator: review general administrator requirements
and proficiencies for CPSEL with candidate, collaborate on initial, benchmark, formative and
summative assessments, plan, develop, monitor, and revise, as needed, the Individual Induction
Plan.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of his or her work with the candidate.
• Provide 40 hours per year of individualized, one-on-one support to candidate through coaching
sessions, email, and phone contact.
• Schedule and attend regular coaching activities and meetings.
• Prepare and maintain records of coaching sessions.
• Attend, participate and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned: orientation, coaching sessions,
observations, exit interview, etc.
• Serve as the principle contact and liaison between the candidate and program.
• Stay current on educational research and demonstrate knowledge of California Professional
Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL), school and district office administrative procedures
and operations, federal and state accountability systems, instructional practices, research and
trends in education.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently and varied hours at multiple work locations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop effective lines of communication with all members of
the team, program personnel, school and district staff, and outside agencies. This includes
working directly and first with the candidate to resolve issues that may occur in the coaching
relationship.
• Participate in the California Network of Leadership Coaches (CNET) training.
• Participate in annual program evaluation and improvement processes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

*Association of California School Administrators* Revised: July 2018

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated successful experience as an instructional leader, supervision, curriculum, instruction,
collaboration, and school climate
• Minimum of 4 full school years of administrative experience
• Current Clear California Administrative Services Credential
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional growth and learning
• Foundational training a research based coaching model (ACSA Leadership Coaching)
• Earn and maintain ACSA Leadership Coach Certification
• Positive candidate evaluation and Local Program Coordinator reviews

ACSA Administrative Credential Program considers all applicants for leadership coaching without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related
medical conditions or disabilities or any other legally protected status. The ACSA Administrative Credential
Program employee charged with coordinating the efforts to comply with this practice and investigate
complaints regarding non-compliance is the Program Director.

*Association of California School Administrators* Revised: July 2018