Instructional Coach - Teacher

Instructional Coach

Location:

Jones County High School

Reports To:

School Principal

Effective Date:
July 29, 2026

Terms of Employment: 210-day contract. State salary schedule, plus local supplement

The Instructional Coach is a full-time teacher who partners with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instructional practices, enhance educator effectiveness, and improve student achievement. Through job-embedded coaching, collaboration, modeling, professional learning, and data-informed decision-making, the Instructional Coach builds teacher capacity and supports continuous school improvement. This position serves as a non-evaluative resource dedicated to fostering professional growth and promoting high-quality instruction that positively impacts student outcomes.

• Collaborate with teachers to improve instructional planning, delivery, and assessment practices.
• Model effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and best practices.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers.
• Support the implementation of district curriculum, instructional frameworks, and state standards.
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate the integration of technology into classroom instruction.
• Support new teachers through mentoring, coaching, and onboarding activities.
• Facilitate and provide job-embedded professional development aligned with school and district goals.
• Assist teachers in analyzing student performance data to identify strengths, needs, and instructional priorities.
• Support the development and monitoring of interventions and enrichment plans.
• Help teachers establish measurable instructional goals based on student achievement data.
• Monitor progress toward school improvement and student achievement goals.
• Establish trusting relationships with teachers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize coaching cycles that include goal setting, observation, feedback, reflection, and follow-up.
• Provide individualized support based on teacher needs and school priorities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching activities and professional learning provided.
• Attend required district and school meeting, training, and professional development.
• Stay current on research-based instructional practices and educational trends.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Credential:
Applicants must be certified with a valid elementary and/or Secondary teaching credential and meet the Professional Qualifications for the position.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements.

Experience:

Three years of successful classroom teaching experience. Has demonstrated experience in curriculum development at the school and/or district level.

Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably lity to be present at the physical worksite. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks. PERSONAL QUALITIES Appearance, grooming, personality which establishes a desirable example for students. Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health. Above-average recommendations from supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The…