Instructional Coach, ELA​/SS; Secondary Pool

Instructional Coach, ELA/SS (Secondary) Pool

Location: College Station ISD, District wide – College Station, Texas.

Job : 5769479 |
Final date to receive applications: July 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) |
Posted: June 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) |
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Instructional Coach- ELA/SS (Secondary) Pool

Reports to: Executive Director Secondary Education

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./Campus: Teacher & Learning

Wage Status: Exempt

Days: 187

The primary role of the District Instructional Coach is to support the District’s curriculum. The Coach collaborates with Campus Leadership, Teaching & Learning Directors, and Specialists to:

• Co‑facilitate collaborative planning, including unit and lesson internalization and effective teaching strategies with teacher teams.
• Monitor alignment of instruction and assessment to the written curriculum and student outcomes.
• Implement the district coaching cycle by observing classroom instruction, modeling lessons, and providing timely verbal and written feedback.
• Provide targeted professional development to teachers.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Gifted and Talented supplement or certification.
• ESL supplement or certification.
• Experience creating and presenting professional development at the district or campus level.

• Knowledge of the science of reading.
• Knowledge of structured curricula.
• Knowledge of TEKS, ELPS, state assessments (STAAR, TELPAS), and CCMR Standards.
• Knowledge of high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies including structured academic conversations, vocabulary instruction, higher order thinking questions, and collaborative learning structures.
• Knowledge of classroom management methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of building collaborative structures in educational environments.
• Skill in using technology as a learning tool in all content areas.
• Skill in analyzing and reflecting on student data, including work samples, to improve instructional practices.
• Ability to engage others in collective inquiry and problem‑solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in groups of various sizes.

• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Experience in training and mentoring/coaching adults preferred.
• Campus leadership experience.

Support Classroom Instruction and Curriculum Implementation (60‑70%)

• Collaborate with Campus Administrator, C&I Leadership to ensure curriculum implementation with fidelity.
• Conduct weekly instructional walks to assess alignment and best practices.
• Provide coaching cycles, including co‑teaching, observation, conferences, and timely feedback.
• Set student‑centered goals with teachers using data.
• Assist with written curriculum development and vertical alignment.

Facilitate Collaborative Planning (15‑20%)

• Facilitate planning meetings using unit/lesson protocols and teaching guidelines.
• Support teacher teams with lesson objectives, assessment alignment, and data analysis.
• Recommend interventions and responsive actions based on student achievement data.

Professional Learning (15‑20%)

• Create a culture of professional learning with campus leadership.
• Present/facilitate professional development on curriculum, instructional strategies, differentiation, assessments, and new teacher support.
• Attend district coaching meetings and pursue conferences for professional growth.

Communication & Morale

• Build and maintain positive relationships with adults to improve instruction.
• Establish regular meetings with Campus Principal to discuss curriculum and instruction.
• Communicate effectively with campus and district leadership.
• Use social media appropriately to enhance professional learning communities.
• Collaborate with staff to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate ethical practices in professional development.