Math Instructional Coach - WWJH

Math Instructional Coach - WWJH

Dayton Independent School District W W J H 041 - Dayton, Texas - Open in Google Maps

Job : 5670253

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Instructional Coach position is designed for the teacher who strives to positively impact classroom success. The primary purpose of the Instructional Coach is to improve the learning in Dayton ISD through delivery of the state standards and ensure the district instructional framework is delivered with efficacy. The instructional coach, under the direction of campus and district leadership, will support classroom teachers, to strengthen instruction and increase student learning.

This position will be required to have a strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices that address differentiated instruction for the learner both adult and student. This applicant will be an important piece in the campus leadership team, developing shared understanding and messages around the importance of instruction in student learning.

• Master’s degree from accredited university preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

• Advanced understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Ability to design effective lessons that meet the expectations of the district instructional framework and coach peers to do the same
• Ability to coach teachers in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement with diverse populations
• Ability to collaborate in the evaluation of external instructional programs
• Ability to increase teacher effectiveness based on student engagement and the student work produced
• Ability to interpret data to inform instructional practices
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, and present professional learning

• Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher
• Classroom coaching experience (i.e., specialist and team leader and department chair, student teacher supervisor, teacher mentor, etc.)

• Observe classrooms and provide feedback.
• Oversee the development and implementation of lesson plans incorporating the district’s common instructional framework.
• Provide trainings to teachers.
• Serve as an on-site professional developer utilizing an embedded model whereby follow up is immediate and frequent.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to observe good teaching (other teachers, model lessons).
• Identify needs of teachers in instructional delivery and assessment, and plan professional growth opportunities for them.
• Provide teachers with strategies, resources, and ideas.
• Facilitate the sharing of activities, resources and knowledge across grade levels and from teachers to teacher.
• Analyze school data.
• Attend leadership meetings.
• Attend Instructional Coaches meetings as assigned.
• Attend professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other Instructional Coaches.
• Support teachers as they implement new instructional strategies, new curriculum, etc.
• Train and support teachers in developing common assessments within teams of teachers including being able to articulate the rationale for common assessments.
• Work with individual teachers and teams to assess students’ needs and plan for instruction based on those needs.
• Work with individual teachers to set goals, discuss issues, and make plans.
• Maintain an “open door” policy with teachers.
• Check in regularly with teachers.
• Work collaboratively with all teachers.
• Set a high level of expectations.
• Remain enthusiastic about teaching and student learning.
• Work closely with the district curriculum coordinator to plan, implement, and reflect upon curriculum.
• Work closely with administrators.
• Attendance is an essential job function
• Other duties as assigned.

• Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
  Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment.

Full-Time

$60,800 to $69,200 10 Month