Instructional Coach - Grades K-5 (2026​/27 School Year

Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach will provide support to teachers and school leadership, including principals and assistant principals, as they implement the RPS Curricula and Instructional Framework by guiding necessary changes to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, and build teacher capacity within our schools. The Instructional Coach sees him/herself as a change agent who believes in student-centered instruction, is committed to collaboration, and models continuous improvement in alignment with the District's vision.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Function in collaboration with the Curriculum Department to support the RPS 205 Instructional Framework by providing assistance and support with the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum based on best practice research and in accordance with district guidelines.
• Coach teachers and teacher teams to identify teaching and learning needs, barriers and weaknesses by analyzing student data through the SMART process, and organizing and implementing problem-solving actions with teachers across all curricular areas.
• Develop and facilitate high quality, job-embedded professional development that supports the Instructional Framework, applicable curriculum, data-driven instruction, and formative assessments.
• Provide on-going assistance and support to teachers, utilizing the professional learning community platform and SMART learning processes.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of five years of successful experience as a teacher with an average evaluative rating of Proficient.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License registered in Winnebago county.

A comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Voluntary life insurance Paid Sick and Personal time Paid holidays Board-paid TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) Optional 403(b) plan Employee assistance program (EAP)