Instructional Coach Fte Ardmore Elementary

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH 2026-27 0.2–0.40 FTE ARDMORE ELEMENTARY

Belvue School District ARDMORE ELEMENTARY – Bellevue, Washington

Starting date:
Immediately

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Instructional Coach will support teachers and school leaders in improving instruction in literacy and math. This position focuses on building instructional capacity, providing targeted coaching, and promoting the use of evidence‑based instructional practices during the 2026–2027 school year.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Collaborates with school leadership teams to identify instructional priorities and areas for teacher support.
• Models effective instructional strategies in classrooms, with a focus on literacy and/or math.
• Provides one‑on‑one and small‑group coaching to teachers to strengthen instructional practices.
• Facilitates professional development sessions and workshops.
• Analyzes student data to inform instructional planning and decision‑making.
• Supports teachers in implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Coaches and supports teachers in providing differentiated instruction for multilingual learners and special education students within the general education setting.
• Uses school improvement goals to develop professional learning plans and monitor progress toward goals.

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator.

Required:

• Possess or qualify for the immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an elementary ed (K‑8) endorsement.
• Has a minimum of three years K‑5 teaching experience.
• Experience with a variety of assessment tools.

Preferred:

• Bilingual preferred.
• MLL endorsement preferred.
• Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership.
• Strong knowledge of evidence‑based literacy and math instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with data‑driven instruction and professional learning communities (PLCs).

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.

• Knowledge of project‑based classroom organization.
• Commitment to the education profession by evidence of participation in curriculum development, District and building committees, meetings, and projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement standards and EALRs.
• Training in using appropriate technology for digital media, including Adobe products, Microsoft Office, blogs, etc.
• Commitment to increasing one’s own knowledge and skills about technology and meaningful integration of technology into instruction.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when needed.
• Ability to reflect on own professional practice and make adaptations to improve instruction.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership.
• Strong knowledge of evidence‑based literacy and math instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with data‑driven instruction and professional learning communities (PLCs).

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. May be exposed to prolonged use of visual display terminals, moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Each position is for a one‑year assignment.

Salary: $73,900 to $138,754 annual prorated by actual FTE according to negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life‑insurance…