Instructional Coach​/Enrichment Specialist

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Curriculum Resource Teacher

Date Posted:
2/6/2026

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
when filled

TITLE:

Instructional Coach/Enrichment Specialist

Reports To: Principal
Supervises: Students
Department: Building
Classification: Teacher
Work Year: 180 days
Contract Dates: School year inclusive
FLSA Status: Exempt
Evaluation: Per GEA Contract
for salary and benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold Illinois Educator Certification Correct and Current Endorsements for Grades K-4 & Meet all Highly Qualified Status Requirements (reading endorsement and/or reading specialist preferred but not necessary)

Have a record of successful teaching experience

Have at least 3 years teaching experience with primary-age children

Experience preferred using DIBELS, MAP, STAR, and 95% Group

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
Gavin South Middle School seeks a dynamic Instructional Coach to support teachers. The coach will work closely with the administration to provide professional development and in-classroom support for teachers. Additionally, a part of this job will be to support the enrichment needs of our 2nd through 4th grade students at Gavin Central Elementary School.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Models instructional strategies in classrooms

Teach enrichment classes to 2-4 grade students in need of deeper learning opportunities in order to expand curriculum.

Co-plan and help with literacy strategy integration

Co-teaching at times with classroom teachers

Assists with the implementation of the District MTSS plan.

Co-teaching at times during core reading and math tiered MTSS instructional blocks.

Implementation of professional learning at the building level around literacy skills and strategies.

Support and help to enhance the implementation of district curriculum

Become an active member of building and district leadership teams

Works with first year teachers as a mentor

Organize, plan, and lead family reading opportunities throughout the school year

Plan, implement, and follow through with training to support teacher based teams

Increase the quality/consistency/effectiveness of classroom instruction

Ensures implementation of adopted curriculum to meet the needs of all students

Ensures that student achievement data drives instructional decisions in classrooms

Expands teacher's use of a variety of resources to improve instruction

At times works directly with students to meet learning goals

Cultivates a culture that is positive, values others, and supports innovation

Demonstrates evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues

All duties associated with being an instructional coach and/or assigned by the building principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Teachers Contract (GEA) - Article VI (Working Conditions), Teachers Handbook - p. 4 & 24 (Hours & Work Year), Extended Paid Days as Assigned by the Administration

To apply:

Please complete the online application and attach the required documents.
GAVIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 37 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.