Humanities Coach

Humanities Coach

Barbieri Elementary School

School Year

The Humanities Coach serves as a vital instructional leader and a bridge between the District’s Department of Curriculumn, Instruction and Assessment and school-based staff. The Coach provides direct pedagogical support to peers through coaching cycles and professional development in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, and the closing of the opportunity gap for all students.

The Coach facilitates meetings regarding curriculum, instruction, and student progress, and collaborates with academic teams to support professional development initiatives and design interventions that ensure academic proficiency for all learners.

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License In:
  • Elementary (Grades 1-6)
  • Reading (All Levels) or take and pass the Reading MTEL
  • SEI Endorsement

• Educational Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related field required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated experience in a leadership or mentorship capacity (e.g., Department Head, Grade Level Lead, or Mentor Teacher), with a proven ability to lead peer teams, facilitate collaborative planning, and influence instructional practice through coaching. Must have a proven track record of developing instructional content and delivering professional development sessions to staff.
• Language Proficiency:
  Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is encouraged.

• Instructional Coaching & Modeling:
  Ability to design and implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 instructional interventions while modeling these practices for peers to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and multilingual learners.
• Data-Driven Systemic Support:
  Proficiency in analyzing standardized and formative assessment data (e.g., ACCESS, MCAS, AMIRA, DIBELS, i-Ready, or other content-based assessments) to track student growth, inform school-wide interventions, and guide teachers in adjusting instructional delivery.
• Social-Emotional & Trauma-Informed Advocacy:
  Expertise in integrating SEL frameworks into daily routines to support the whole child, fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed culture across all content areas.
• Content Pedagogy & Foundational
  
  Skills:
  
  Deep pedagogical knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices (e.g., Foundational Literacy, the 5E Model for STEAM, or Second Language Acquisition) to ensure all students reach grade-level proficiency.
• Restorative Practices & Conflict Transformation:
  Ability to utilize restorative justice and conflict transformation techniques to manage classroom behavior and coach colleagues in resolving peer conflicts constructively.
• District-to-School Strategic Alignment:
  Skill in aligning daily lesson plans and school-based "Team Time" with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and District-wide strategic initiatives.
• Adaptive Technology Integration:
  Mastery of instructional technology (Google Workspace, interactive whiteboards, and content-specific software) to enhance student engagement and facilitate teacher training.
• Collaborative & Systemic Leadership:
  Ability to lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and multidisciplinary teams to bridge the gap between district-level curriculum goals and school-based execution.
• Cultural Proficiency:
  Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
• Professionalism & Composure:
  Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high-stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

• I. Instructional Coaching & Peer Support (Unit A Leadership)
  • Conducts coaching cycles with teachers, including observation, modeling, and feedback to improve high-leverage instructional practices within the specific content area (Literacy, STEAM, or LD).
  • Leads Team Time and collaborative planning…