Instructional Coach- Seymour Rogers MS

Instructional Coach

Liberal Public Schools is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered Instructional Coach to support teachers in strengthening instructional practices and improving student achievement. The ideal candidate is a highly effective educator with a passion for adult learning, coaching, and continuous improvement. The Instructional Coach partners with teachers, administrators, and district leaders to implement research-based instructional strategies, analyze student data, support curriculum implementation, and build teacher capacity through job-embedded professional learning.

Why Liberal Public Schools?

• Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• Competitive salary based on education and experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits
• Paid personal and sick leave
• Ongoing professional development and instructional leadership opportunities
• Collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities
• A welcoming, diverse school community dedicated to student achievement

Essential Responsibilities:

• Build collaborative coaching relationships with teachers.
• Support implementation of district curriculum and Kansas standards.
• Model research-based instructional strategies.
• Analyze student data to guide instructional improvement.
• Facilitate professional learning for teachers and teams.
• Support MTSS, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with administrators and instructional staff.
• Assist teachers with technology integration.
• Promote positive learning environments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support school improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Kansas Teaching License.
• Demonstrated successful classroom teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Experience as a teacher leader or instructional coach.
• Knowledge of the Literacy First Framework.
• Experience facilitating professional development.
• Experience using student achievement data to improve instruction.
• ESOL Endorsement preferred ($500 annual stipend for Kansas ESOL licensed employees).
• Experience supporting MTSS and PLCs.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to move throughout the school building, stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally lift instructional materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in classrooms and school settings with frequent collaboration among teachers, administrators, students, and families. The work environment typically includes a moderate noise level and may involve travel between district buildings.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, benefits, and work calendar are established in accordance with the negotiated Professional Agreement and approved by the USD 480 Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the USD 480 Board of Education.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Liberal Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.