Instructional Coach​/Enrichment Specialist

Overview

• 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
• District: Gavin School District

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

Position Details

• 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

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

Additional Details

To apply:

Please complete the online application and attach the required documents.
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