Instructional Coach; SY

Position: Instructional Coach (25-26 SY)

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School Overview

Jefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve just under 800 students in grades 6-12 for the  school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 59% Black/African American, 24% White, 15% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 87% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

Remarkable

Achievements For Jefferson RISE Charter School Include

• State recognized our school as Top Gains Badge Recipient (23-24 SY)
• Graduation Rate A (22-23 SY, 23-24 SY)
• Strength of Diploma A (23-24 SY)
• Progress Rating A (23-24 SY)
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana (22-23 SY)
• Achieved a School Performance Score (SPS) increase of over 17 points, resulting in a “B” rating for the high school and a “C” rating for the middle school (22-23 SY)

Position Overview

The Instructional Leader is a strategic partner to teachers and school leaders, driving academic success by ensuring high-quality instruction across classrooms. You will lead professional learning, conduct observations and feedback cycles, analyze student data and work products, and help build a culture of continuous growth. You are the kind of leader who sees the connection between daily instruction and long-term outcomes—and can coach others to see and act on it, too.

Observation

& Feedback

• Conduct regular classroom observations aligned to the NIET or Louisiana Educator Rubric
• Provide timely, actionable, specific and high leverage feedback to support teacher growth
• Model instructional strategies and co-teach as needed to build teacher skill and confidence
• Use observation data to identify teacher development needs and inform coaching priorities

Collaboration & Coaching

• Partner with teachers in planning, instruction, and reflection to support continuous improvement
• Facilitate one-on-one and small group coaching cycles grounded in student learning outcomes
• Collaborate with school leaders to monitor instructional trends and design targeted supports
• Contribute to teacher evaluation processes through evidence-based documentation and input

Data-Driven Instruction

• Lead weekly data meetings and support teachers in using student work, formative checks, and assessment data to inform instruction
• Ensure instructional decisions are grounded in a clear analysis of student learning needs
• Build teacher capacity to design interventions and adjust instruction based on real-time data

Professional Learning & School wide Support

• Facilitate PLCs and professional development aligned to academic standards and instructional best practices
• Lead learning experiences that are rooted in student work analysis and high-impact instructional strategies
• Support the development and rollout of school wide academic goals, priorities, and initiatives
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, collaboration, and high expectations

Administrative

• Maintain accurate records of coaching cycles, feedback sessions, and teacher progress toward instructional goals
• Support the collection and analysis of school wide academic data to inform strategic planning
• Contribute to the teacher evaluation process through rubric-aligned evidence and written documentation
• Assist in planning and executing school wide professional development sessions and PD calendars
• Coordinate with school leadership to align instructional priorities
• Track the implementation of school wide instructional practices and follow up on next steps with teachers
• Manage logistics for PLCs, data meetings, and coaching schedules to ensure consistency and follow-through
• Participate in leadership team meetings and contribute to school improvement planning and progress monitoring

School and Community Culture

• Model and teach the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson RISE in daily interactions and classroom practices
• Design and implement routines and supports that teach positive behaviors aligned to the principles of being safe, respectful, and responsible
• Reinforce student leadership and character by addressing behavior through…