Instructional Transformation Coach [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY26-27

Instructional Transformation Coach

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Instructional Transformation Coach who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to support one of the Boston Public Schools in need of rapid and sustained transformation and join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. The Instructional Transformation Coach will report to the school leader and the Executive Director of Professional Learning and will provide direct coaching and support to their site-based principal, instructional leadership team, and individual teachers.

The Instructional Transformation Coach will be expected to be at the school 80-90% of the time, focused on the quality of teaching and learning. The Instructional Transformation Coach will also dedicate 10-20% of their time to working on their own professional development and learning with role-alike colleagues from other district schools under the guidance of the Academics Division. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

The district is committed to accelerating instructional change to ensure all BPS students are independent learners who are prepared to pursue their interests and become effective agents of change for themselves, their families, and their communities. The Instructional Transformation Coach will work with central office departments and the leadership at the school to provide school-level support to ensure that acceleration of academic achievement and opportunity occurs for every student in their school.

Responsibilities

The Instructional Coach will provide professional support and technical assistance to teachers and monitor them to ensure the full implementation of the instructional focus and expectations.

Using district-adopted curriculum materials and pedagogical framework to set up effective classroom environments, assist in the following:

• Planning effective lessons and unit planning aligned to curricular best practices
• Co-teaching and modeling lessons with teachers
• Providing in-class coaching and feedback, which may include videotaping and debriefing lessons
• Assisting in planning school-based professional development during and after school, including workshops, study groups, looking at student work and data sessions, and peer observations