K-8 Instructional Coach

Kiva Charter K-8 Instructional Coach

Candidates may contact the Head of School for further information.

Salary: up to $50,000 for part-time work for one year term only (4-day student work week)

Job Type: Experienced Colorado Licensed Teacher for K-8 School Instructional Coach part-time, temporary (one year) position

Position:
Multi-Grade K-8 Teacher On Alternate Assignment (TOSA) Instructional Coach

Why You'll Love Us:
The well being and enjoyment of life is a top priority for our staff members. We offer a collaborative leadership approach and encourage self-care and loving relationships with each other and the community we serve. We offer hands-on, engaging activities that allow students to enjoy a vibrant and joyful learning process that promotes a love of coming to school!

Why We'll Love You:
We are expanding and looking for an enthusiastic, high energy teacher who loves children, has high expectations for learning and achievement, and works well with others. If you radiate positivity, have a strong work ethic, and love coaching teachers; we will love you!

Our TOSA will be prioritized to support the development and implementation of instructional coaching systems and direct teacher support. Coaching primary responsibilities will include:

• Instructional Coaching Cycles
• Conduct classroom observations
• Facilitate post-observation coaching conversations
• Model instructional strategies aligned with Tier I instruction and literacy supports
• Support teachers in implementing data-driven instructional adjustments
• PLC Facilitation
• Facilitate PLC meetings focused on instructional practices and student data
• Support teachers in analyzing assessment data to inform instruction
• Align PLC discussions with the school's instructional model and improvement goals
• Instructional Systems Development
• Develop coaching protocols and observation tools
• Create documentation systems for coaching cycles
• Establish systems for tracking instructional improvement progress
• Teacher Professional Learning
• Provide targeted professional learning sessions aligned with UIP priorities
• Support implementation of early literacy practices aligned with READ Act expectations
• Assist teachers in integrating data from iReady, MAP, and Dibels into instructional planning
• Time Allocation (Approximate)
• 50% – Instructional coaching cycles (observations, modeling, feedback)
• 25% – PLC facilitation and collaborative instructional planning
• 15% – Development of coaching systems and instructional tools
• 10% – Professional learning and instructional resource development
• This structure ensures the majority of the TOSA's time is dedicated to direct instructional coaching and the development of sustainable coaching systems, as required by the grant funding this position.

• Summer 2026 (Planning and Framework Development)
• In July, prior to the start of the school year, the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) will work with school leadership to develop the instructional coaching framework. This will include establishing coaching protocols, observation tools, feedback cycles, and documentation systems aligned with the school's instructional vision and Unified Improvement Plan priorities. The TOSA will also collaborate with leadership to plan PLC structures and professional learning aligned with early literacy supports, Tier I instructional practices, and data-informed instruction.
• August–September 2026 (Launch of Coaching Systems)
• At the beginning of the school year, the TOSA will introduce the instructional coaching framework to staff and begin the first coaching cycle. Teachers will establish instructional goals aligned with school improvement priorities, including strengthening Tier I instruction and early literacy practices. The TOSA will begin classroom observations, facilitate PLC meetings focused on student data analysis, and provide coaching feedback to support implementation of instructional strategies.
• October 2026–February 2027 (Full Implementation and Continuous Coaching Cycles)
• During this phase, the TOSA will implement ongoing coaching cycles that include classroom observations, modeling of instructional…