Novice Teachers Instructional Coach - Elementary School

Summary
The Elementary Instructional Coach for Early-Career Teachers works alongside teachers and administrators to strengthen classroom instruction, classroom management, and parent communication while also supporting student learning. The Elementary Instructional Coach for Early-Career Teachers supports early-career teachers (typically 0-3 years of experience) in developing effective instructional practices, classroom management skills, and professional growth habits. The coach works collaboratively with teachers to improve student outcomes through mentoring, modeling, observation, and feedback.

This role focuses on job-embedded coaching aligned to best teaching practices and district priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide non-evaluative, job-embedded coaching through co-planning, co-teaching, modeling lessons, classroom observations, and feedback.
• Work closely with principals and leadership teams to align coaching efforts with school improvement goals.
• Support new teachers through mentoring, onboarding, and ongoing instructional support.
• Encourage reflective practice and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting, professional relationships with staff.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive, actionable feedback
• Model effective instructional strategies, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques
• Facilitate goal-setting and professional growth plans for novice teachers
• Analyze student data with teachers to inform instructional decisions
• Provide resources, tools, and strategies to support diverse learners
• Lead or support professional development sessions for new teachers
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting, supportive relationships
• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to support teacher development initiatives

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas teaching license with Elementary certification.
• At least three (3) years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of standards-aligned instruction and effective teaching practices.
• Experience using student data to inform instruction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience as an instructional coach, mentor, or teacher leader.
• Experience in leading and/or supporting professional development opportunities
• Experience supporting PLCs and adult learning.
• Familiarity with high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

Reports To
Principal or District Instructional Leader (as assigned)

Equal Opportunity EmploymentMarion School District values the diversity of all individuals and groups. The district is committed to providing an inclusive environment and does not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities, or employment practices.