Elementary School Instructional Coach; FTE
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Training Instructor / Specialist, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Elementary School Instructional Coach (1.0 FTE)
- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Instructional Coach - Date Posted: 10/8/2026
- Location:
DODSON ELEMENTARY
POSITION
: Elementary School Instructional Coach(1.0 FTE)
LOCATION:
LOCATION:
Bentley and Dodson Elementary Schools
Plymouth-Canton seeks to employ culturally responsive professional educators who can support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high-achieving learning environments that support student growth. They understand the importance of identifying and systematically applying differentiated instruction and assessment to improve the achievement levels of our culturally and linguistically diverse student population.
The Instructional Coach will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional development to expand and refine understanding of evidence-based instructional practices that support effective instruction. To meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.
JOBGOAL:
To actively aid and support staff in improving their knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in meeting the educational needs of students in all academic areas. To meet and coach individual teachers and groups of teachers as they discuss and learn about curriculum, pedagogy, assessments, Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS), instructional differentiation, and a broad array of evidence-based teaching practices. The purpose is to actively aid and support district and school teams in the development and implementation of high-quality curriculum and instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS
:
- 1. Mustpossessavalid Michiganteachingcertificate.
- 2. Five(5) yearsofteachingexperience.
- 3. Possessanddemonstratepresentationskills.
- 4. Abilitytoestablish rapport with peersandstudents.
- 5. Strongcommunicationandwriting skills.
- 6. Desiretocontinuetolearn.
- 7. Knowledge of Michigan Academic Standards .
- 8. Knowledgeofinterventionsthatsupportstudentlearning.
- 10. Exceptionalknowledgeofusing assessmentsandassessmentdatatoinforminstruction.
- 11. Expert knowledge in evidence-based instructional strategies and the ability to implement them effectively.
- 12. Knowledge in theuseoftechnologytosupporthigh-quality instruction.
- 13. Demonstratesexceptionalskillintheirroleofteacherleader: collaborator,action researcher,reflective practitioner,andlearneradvocate.
- 14. Experienceintegratingliteracyconceptsacrosscontentareas.
- 15. LETRS training preferred.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
:
- 1. Teachesandmodelstheuseofmethodscommonlyreferredtoasbestpractices.
- 2. Models individual, small-group,andwhole-group instruction.
- 3. Team-teacheslessonswith teachers modeling effective instructional strategies.
- 4. Designsandmodelsinstructional interventionsthataddressspecific studentlearningneeds.
- 5. Plansandmodelsinstructionthatmeetsthelinguisticandculturallydiverseneedsofourstudent population.
- 6. Workswith teachers in applying evidence-based readingandwriting strategies in all content areas.
- 7. Supportsadministratorsandotherteacherleadersindevelopingcurriculum,identifying high-quality instructional practices,andusing formativeandsummativeassessments.
- 8. Designsandmodelsstudentassessmentsaspartofregularclassroominstruction.
- 9. Trainsteachersin dataanalysisandusing datatoinforminstruction.
- 10. Usesdatatomaketargeteddecisions regardingbestpractices.
- 11. Providessupportivefeedbacktoteachersandadministratorsregardinginstructional practices.
- 12. Designsandpresentsworkshopstosupportongoing professional development.
- 14. Facilitatesstudygroups.
- 15. Coachesandmentorscolleagues.
- 16. Workscollaborativelywith other district leaders.
- 17. Builds rapport with teachers,students,and community.
- 18. Communicatesclearlyandconcisely using both written andoralmethods.
- 19. Anyotherresponsibilities asassignedbytheirimmediatesupervisor.
REPORTS TO: K-5
Curriculum Coordinator and Building Principal
EVALUATION: Performanceofthispositionwillbeevaluatedinaccordancewithprovisions ofthe Board'sPolicyonevaluationofcertifiedpersonnel.
STARTDATE
:
Assoonas possible
SALARY
: PCEA Salary Schedule
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee…
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