Instructional Coach - Flynn Elementary School SY

Instructional Coach - Flynn Elementary School SY26/27

Starting Date: Immediately

Instructional Coach

JJ Flynn Elementary School SY26/27

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people.

- Join the journey."

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Engage with the community;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

The Burlington School District is seeking a K–5 Instructional Coach to support high-quality teaching and learning across our elementary schools. This role partners directly with educators to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes through coaching, collaboration, and data-informed decision‑making.

This is a non‑evaluative, non‑supervisory role focused on building teacher capacity.

The position is structured as:

• 80% Instructional Coaching
• 20% Direct Student Intervention (MTSS‑aligned)

• Partner with teachers in confidential coaching cycles (goal setting, observation, modeling, reflection)
• Provide demonstration lessons, co‑teaching, and instructional modeling
• Support implementation of evidence‑based instructional strategies
• Facilitate reflective conversations to promote continuous improvement

• Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Help teams analyze student data to inform instruction
• Co‑design standards‑aligned lessons and interventions
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches

• Plan and lead professional development sessions
• Support implementation of district curriculum and instructional frameworks
• Share research‑based practices and resources

• Collaborate with school leaders on Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP)
• Participate in Instructional Leadership Teams (ILT) and EST
• Support rollout of instructional initiatives

• Provide small‑group and 1:1 intervention in literacy and/or math
• Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS interventions
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction using data
• Align intervention work with classroom instruction

• Valid Vermont teaching license with appropriate endorsement (elementary level)
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated impact on student achievement, especially with diverse learners
• Strong instructional expertise and pedagogical knowledge
• Experience using student data to guide instruction
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with adults
• Skilled in coaching, feedback, and facilitation
• Demonstrated teacher leadership and professional growth
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong instructional expertise and pedagogical knowledge
• Experience using student data to guide instruction
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with adults
• Skilled in coaching, feedback, and facilitation
• Demonstrated teacher leadership and professional growth
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• 4–6 coaching cycles per trimester
• Regular facilitation of PLCs
• Delivery of district‑aligned professional learning
• Evidence of improved instructional practices and student outcomes

• Salary: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a salaried position paid bi‑weekly with a lump sum payment for the summer period.
• School Year: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 per day/38.75 per week
• Benefits: Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
• Paid Time: Sick Time / Personal Time as per the Master Agreement.

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning…