Academic Coach

Job Description:

6–12 Instructional (Academic) Coach

Quitman County PreK–12 School Georgetown, Georgia

Position Overview:

The Quitman County PreK–12 School is currently seeking applicants for a 6–12 Instructional (Academic) Coach vacancy. The Instructional Coach will serve as a key leader in strengthening teaching and learning across grades 6–12 by supporting teachers in the implementation of high-quality, standards-based instruction, data-driven practices, and differentiated learning strategies.

This role is non-evaluative and focused on building teacher capacity to improve student achievement outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching to teachers in grades 6–12
• Model effective instructional strategies aligned to district initiatives (e.g., differentiation, small group instruction, gradual release of responsibility)
• Support teachers in lesson planning aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence, Georgia's K-12 Standards in Math and ELA
• Facilitate the implementation of research-based instructional practices across all content areas
• Guide teachers through the data-driven instruction cycle
• Assist teachers in analyzing multiple data sources
• Design and deliver professional learning aligned to district and school improvement goals
• Ensure alignment of instruction with district-adopted resources
• Assist in developing pacing guides, instructional frameworks, and common assessments

Qualifications

• Must hold valid certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
• Strong background in curriculum and instruction, particularly at the middle and high school levels
• Demonstrated experience using student data to inform instruction
• Applicants with educational technology experience are preferred
• Coaching endorsement or prior instructional coaching experience is preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful classroom teaching experience (secondary level preferred)

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and passionate Academic Coach to our team.