Instructional Coach

Normandy Schools Collaborative Normandy Schools Collaborative - Normandy, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Coach supports teacher growth and student achievement by providing job-embedded coaching, modeling high-quality instruction, and facilitating professional learning aligned to district goals.
This position will have a strong emphasis on strengthening instructional practices in Math and ELA across all grade levels
, while also supporting overall instructional improvement.

Reports to: Director of Literacy/ Director of Mathematics

Supervises: None

Pay Grade: To Be Determined

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

instructional Support

• Provide job-embedded coaching to teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, modeling lessons, and reflective conversations.
• Support teachers in implementing district curriculum, instructional strategies, and interventions with fidelity,
  with a priority focus on Math and ELA instruction
  .
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs, English language learners, and advanced learners.

Data-Driven Practices

• Support teachers in analyzing student performance data (formative, summative, and benchmark assessments), with a focus on Math and ELA achievement outcomes
  .
• Facilitate data team meetings to identify trends, set goals, and plan targeted instructional responses.
• Monitor progress and adjust coaching support based on ongoing data.

Professional Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development aligned to district priorities, with specific emphasis on evidence-based Math and ELA instructional practices
  .
• Facilitate PLCs focused on instructional strategies, assessment design, curriculum implementation, and common planning.
• Provide follow-up support to ensure PD transfers into classroom practice.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Collaborate with district curriculum teams to ensure alignment of standards, instructional materials, and assessments, particularly in Math and ELA
  .
• Support consistent use of instructional frameworks, rubrics, and district assessment tools.
• Help teachers integrate technology effectively to enhance learning.

School Improvement & Collaboration

• Partner with building administrators to support school improvement goals and instructional priorities tied to Math and ELA outcomes.
• Participate in school and district leadership meetings as requested.
• Serve as a resource for creating inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate coaching logs and documentation.
• Engage in continuous professional learning to strengthen coaching practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expertise in Math and/or ELA instruction
  , curriculum, and assessment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading professional learning
• Strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze student achievement data and support data-informed instruction
• Ability to build