Instructional Coach

Role Overview

The Instructional Coach serves as a vital bridge between curriculum, teaching practice, and student success. This role utilizes a student‑centered coaching model to support teachers' professional growth through collaborative planning, data analysis, modeling, and non‑evaluative feedback.

• Coaching & Mentoring:
  Conduct 1:1 and team coaching cycles, offering goal‑setting, classroom observations, and constructive feedback. Apply adult learning principles to help teachers improve their own practice.
• In‑Class Support:
  Model and co‑teach evidence‑based instructional strategies in real‑time within the classroom.
• Data‑Driven Instruction:
  Assist teachers in analyzing academic, behavioral, and emotional data to differentiate learning and develop targeted student interventions.
• Professional Development (PD):
  Partner with administrators and district specialists to design and deliver site‑specific PD and facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Collaboration & Culture:
  Build trusting, confidential relationships with staff; actively participate in coach‑specific PD, peer observations, and professional research.
• Operations:
  Manage a flexible schedule to maximize coaching impact; adhere to contract time and perform other duties as assigned.

• Instructional Coaching Endorsement
• ESL Endorsement
• Strong interpersonal communication, lesson planning, and tech proficiency

• Master's Degree
• Understanding of Student‑Centered Coaching cycles
• Experience teaching grades 4-6
• Familiarity with Wit & Wisdom and Open Up curricula