Instructional Coach - One

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Are you a collaborative and evidence-based instructional leader ready to elevate teaching practice and champion a truly transformative academic program? Aspen Academy seeks an exceptional Instructional Coach starting June 1 to drive instructional excellence, elevate teacher quality through targeted coaching, and ensure school-wide pedagogical coherence in line with our mission and core values. If this describes you, please apply today!

Year 1:
Year Round - Reporting Dates:
June 1, 2026 Start Date through June 4, 2027

Year 2 and Beyond:
Academic Year Position

Full Time | Onsite

Starting annual salary $57,172-$85,634 (based on education & experience)

Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado , at Aspen Academy, we're not just a school; we're a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student.

Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.

We embody and promote the community's values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co-leaders in realizing Aspen Academy's vision and mission:

Our values :
Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.

Our mission:
We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.

Our vision:
We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

You have experience providing non-evaluative instructional coaching, including classroom observations, feedback, modeling, and co-planning.

You have demonstrated success as a classroom teacher with a deep understanding of effective, evidence-based instructional practices and curriculum implementation.

You possess the ability to apply adult learning principles to support teacher growth, drive instructional change, and facilitate professional learning communities.

You are proficient in analyzing student work and assessment data to inform instruction and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You are skilled in building trust and professional relationships through high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and collaborative professionalism.

You are a skilled communicator and collaborator who can navigate sensitive feedback and diverse perspectives with empathy and professionalism.

You have strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively manage coaching cycles and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You are comfortable using instructional technology, data platforms, and learning management systems (preferably Blackbaud and Google Suite) to support teaching and learning.

Classroom-Based

Coaching:

Provide ongoing, non-evaluative coaching through classroom observations, co-planning, modeling, and feedback aligned to school-wide instructional priorities.

Implementation Support: Support teachers in implementing adopted curricula, instructional frameworks, and evidence-based practices with fidelity and responsiveness to student needs.

Professional Learning Facilitation: Co-facilitate professional learning sessions, labs, and communities of practice designed by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction , supporting transfer from PD to classroom practice.

Data-Informed Instruction: Partner with teachers to analyze formative and summative assessment data and adjust instruction to improve student learning.

Instructional Trends & Feedback: Surface patterns, strengths, and challenges in instructional practice and communicate insights to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to inform school-wide learning priorities.

Collaborative Planning: Support grade-level and domain teams through planning, reflection, and instructional problem-solving.

Instructional Culture: Con…