Middle School ELA & Social Studies Instructional Coach

Location:

DuBois Integrity Academy

Reports To:

Principal

DuBois Integrity Academy is seeking an exceptional, student-centered instructional leader to serve as the Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies Instructional Coach for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is designed for a highly effective educator who is passionate about improving teaching and learning through coaching, collaboration, and data‑driven instructional practices.

The Middle School ELA & Social Studies Instructional Coach is responsible for strengthening the instructional capacity of ELA and social studies teachers and improving student achievement through collaborative coaching, professional development, curriculum support, and data‑driven instructional practices.

• Design and facilitate high-quality professional development focused on ELA and social studies best practices, literacy instruction, disciplinary reading and writing, and differentiated instruction.
• Provide ongoing instructional support aligned to school goals, district expectations, and state academic standards.
• Train teachers on standards‑aligned unit and lesson design, close reading strategies, text‑based writing, and formative assessment practices.
• Stay current on state standards, curriculum resources, and research‑based instructional practices in ELA and social studies.

• Conduct regular planning meetings with ELA and social studies teachers to support unit design, pacing, and rigorous, standards‑aligned instruction.
• Support alignment between curriculum, instruction, and assessment across ELA and social studies content areas.
• Assist teachers in developing differentiated lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including struggling readers, multilingual learners, and advanced students.
• Collaborate with teachers to strengthen literacy integration within social studies instruction and content‑area reading strategies.
• Review lesson plans and instructional materials to ensure fidelity to curriculum and instructional expectations.

• Lead data meetings focused on benchmark assessments, formative assessments, writing samples, and intervention data.
• Support teachers in using student data to adjust instruction and implement targeted interventions.
• Guide teachers in collecting and analyzing progress monitoring data to ensure measurable student growth in reading, writing, and content knowledge.
• Assist in developing action plans when students are not demonstrating adequate progress toward grade‑level standards.

• Execute structured coaching cycles with ELA and social studies teachers.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑observation conferences focused on instructional delivery, questioning techniques, and rigor.
• Model lessons, co‑teach, and provide actionable, standards‑aligned feedback.
• Monitor the implementation of strategies and track coaching outcomes to ensure both teacher growth and improved student achievement.

• Serve as a resource for teachers regarding instruction, curriculum implementation, and assessment practices.
• Support preparation for grade‑level and content team meetings and attend meetings as needed to ensure instructional alignment.
• Promote a culture of collaboration among ELA and social studies staff.
• Partner with administration to ensure school‑wide alignment in literacy initiatives, intervention systems, and instructional practices.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of new ELA and social studies teachers.

• Master’s degree in English, Social Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field (required or strongly preferred).
• Valid teaching certification in English Language Arts and/or Social Studies (middle grades).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful middle school ELA and/or social studies teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in standards‑aligned curriculum design, literacy instruction, and disciplinary reading and writing.
• Experience leading professional development and facilitating adult learning.
• Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction, close reading…