Middle School Instructional Coach

Overview

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 5/11/2026
• Date Available: 07/28/2026
• Job Title Middle School Instructional Coach
• Qualifications Profile (Licensure) This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education for the assigned grade levels and/or subjects
• Education Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana, Master’s degree preferred
• Location Westlane Middle School
• Position Start Date 7/28/2026
• Work Schedule Full-Time
• Calendar Length 195 day contract
• FLSA Classification Salaried, Exempt
• Salary/Hourly Rate The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $55,866/Master's $56,918 with 0 years of experience.

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Possesses strong pedagogical knowledge and experience with instruction and assessment
• Shows a proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners
• Exhibits a proven ability to use student-level data to guide instructional decisions with the ability to teach others to do the same
• Significant understanding of middle school pedagogy including culturally responsive teaching, classroom management, and professional learning communities
• Ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse student population (i.e. ENL, High Ability, struggling students); co-plan with and model differentiation for teachers; targeted expertise in facilitating small group instruction
• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work positively with others
• Flexible schedule: some training sessions may occur outside of typically contracted hours and days in order to meet teacher schedules
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and self-motivated

• Take an active role in program evaluation, material adoption, and implementation for middle school
• Base instructional guidance on Indiana Academic Standards and district curriculum maps/pacing guides to analyze student strengths and target areas for improvement
• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with district strategic plan, vertical articulation, and recognized high-yield instructional practices
• Support the implementation of inclusionary practices in general education classrooms
• Use, analyze, and reflect on formative assessment data to improve teaching and learning
• Establish a risk and blame-free environment for all stakeholders to engage in conversations around data
• Build the capacity of Department Chairs and classroom teachers to build quality assessments and the utilization of that data to drive differentiated instruction

• Co-plan and facilitate building and district level professional development
• Build strong relationships with educators within and beyond MSDWT
• Stay current in relevant research, theory, and practice
• Design and facilitate job-embedded professional development based on the diverse needs of educators
• Attend PLCs to assist with data analysis, curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, and assessment design

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry 25 pounds
• Amount to lift 25 pounds
• Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Robin Conti, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Postings current as of 6/1/2026 7:03:37 PM CST.

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