Secondary Instructional Coach

Position Type:
Secondary Teaching/Instructional Coach

Date Posted:
3/31/2026

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

TITLE:

Secondary (6-12) Instructional Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated success as a teacher - five years of successful experience preferred

Experience working with children who are underperforming in reading, writing and/or math

Strong communication skills and the ability to coach/mentor others

Experience in curriculum development, professional development and data interpretation

Knowledge of District 251 school improvement initiatives including evidence-based instructional strategies for reading and mathematics, sheltered instruction and differentiated instruction

Knowledge of assessment practices including universal screening, formative assessment and progress monitoring

Demonstrated effective use of instructional and assessment technology

Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons

Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate endorsed for appropriate levels and subjects

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

Director of Elementary Education

JOB GOALS:

The Instructional Coach will work with building principals, classroom teachers and para-educators to provide direct support and assistance in the classroom to facilitate implementation of adopted curriculum, use of effective instructional strategies and the use of data to improve student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Form strong professional relationships with colleagues

Communicate effectively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals

Provide model teaching lessons or side-by-side coaching based on classroom observations

Support teacher learning by training and coaching staff in the implementation of adopted curriculum and evidence-based instructional strategies

Assist teachers and para-educators in the development of effective classroom management strategies

Coordinate ongoing formative assessment and progress monitoring practices

Support school intervention teams and collaborate regarding instructional decisions based on data

Use data to monitor and evaluate program implementation

Work with teachers to help analyze data and improve instructional practices

Provide staff development to small or large groups of educators

Work collaboratively with teachers to use evidence-based reading strategies, cognitively-guided mathematics instruction and literacy techniques that support all content areas

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons

Have regular and predictable attendance

OTHER

Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher, the Idaho Code of Ethics, and the negotiated contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Elementary Education.