International Teacher Coach

Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.

Job Title:

International Teacher Coach

Reports to:

Associate Superintendent for Academics

Terms of Employment:
Twelve Months;
District-Wide Administrative/Supervisory Salary Schedule - K ( 56,889- 95,889)

Position Summary

The International Teacher Coach facilitates the successful transition and long-term retention of international educators. This role focuses on accelerating instructional impact and building teacher self-efficacy by bridging cultural gaps and district expectations. The coach provides individualized support through non-evaluative coaching, targeted professional learning, and strategic partnerships with school leaders and district departments.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Growth

• Provide job-embedded coaching via observation, modeling, and reflective feedback for international and alternatively certified teachers.
• Guide lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction aligned with district standards.
• Utilize coaching frameworks to increase teacher capacity and instructional confidence.
• Help teachers analyze student data to improve learning outcomes.

Cultural Navigation & Transition

• Help teachers navigate U.S. school culture, professional norms, and district policies.
• Act as a cultural broker to clarify expectations regarding family engagement, professional communication, and classroom dynamics.
• Advise on evaluation systems (PAS-T), instructional terminology, and educator responsibilities.

Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between school administration, instructional coaches, and international teachers.
• Facilitate advocacy and clear communication between teachers and building leaders.
• Partner with HR and Academic teams to enhance onboarding, induction, and retention.
• Coordinate with district personnel coaching first-year and GATE teachers.

Professional Learning & Resource Design

• Design and lead specialized professional learning, cohort-based meetings, and support events.
• Develop resources and exemplars that bridge instructional growth with cultural understanding.
• Promote shared problem-solving and collaboration within teacher cohorts.

Monitoring & Program Improvement

• Document coaching interactions and track teacher progress using district systems.
• Analyze cohort trends to identify strengths and systemic needs.
• Report insights to district leadership to improve support structures and long-term retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required;
  Master's in Administration or Curriculum & Instruction preferred.
• 5+ years of successful classroom teaching with proven student growth preferred.
• 3+ years as an instructional coach or administrator.
• Proven ability to support educators from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Core Competencies

• Deep knowledge of South Carolina standards, effective pedagogy, and research-based coaching.
• High level of cultural competence; skilled in building trust and facilitating growth-oriented dialogue.
• Ability to translate complex instructional data into actionable coaching steps.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills within a large school system.

Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.