Instructional Coach

Instructional Coaches enhance student achievement by supporting teachers and teams. They collaborate with educators to set clear goals and develop action plans addressing instructional needs, assist with resource gathering, model best practices, analyze data, monitor progress, provide professional development, foster partnerships, maintain records, and receive ongoing training for professional growth.

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field
• Three consecutive years of Effective or Highly Effective ratings.
• Five years teaching experience.
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (required for enrollment if not currently possessed)
• Master's Degree in education or related field
• Preferred experience in a coaching or leadership position in an urban school setting

• Improve student achievement through teacher-created goals that improve instruction.
• Utilize the LSD coaching models to provide support to all teachers via one-on-one coaching and teacher teams.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators through effective and confidential communication.
• Follow established protocol to pursue and initiate new coaching partnerships with teachers to maintain a full coaching caseload.
• Provide professional learning follow-up implementation support through instructional coaching to connect new learning to improve instruction.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness to meet teacher needs, including reviewing related research, identifying tools, and creating connections with others that have expertise in that area of need.
• Maintain a professional calendar and instructional coaching log of coaching and non-coaching activities.
• Participate in Instructional Coach leadership meetings, training, and PLCs (synchronous and asynchronous) to provide consistent and strategic support to all teachers.
• Work collaboratively with other Instructional Coaches across the district.
• Utilize existing curricular programs, platforms, and resources while collaborating with colleagues to provide robust support services.
• Participate in specialized training as requested to provide support to teachers.
• Continually monitor effectiveness using student data and feedback from stakeholders.
• Maintain professional discretion with teachers and coaches.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

• $50,285 - $95,000 a year
• FTE 1 (8 hours per day 5 days per week)

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).