Instructional Coach - Grades K-5 (2026/27 School Year
Job in
Rockford, Blount County, Tennessee, 37853, USA
Listing for:
Rockford Public School District 205
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Professional Development, Training Instructor / Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 43642 - 91830 USD Yearly
USD
43642.00
91830.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructional Coach - Grades K-5 (2026/27 School Year)
Location: RockfordROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Description
Job Title:
Instructional Coach
Job Code: 5555
Department:
Continuous Improvement
Supervisor:
Executive Director of School Improvement
Date: 7/1/2017
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Compensation Range: $43,642 - $91,830 per year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience. For more information on range placement, please review the REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.Functions 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.Actively participate in all required professional development, with the intent to develop his/her own skill and knowledge and to bring the benefits of the professional development to teachers and administrators. The instructional coach is charged with acquiring the knowledge, skills (including technology), and instructional strategies necessary to effectively impact the instructional practices of the teachers that are coached. He/she must remain knowledgeable about current and past research relevant to the coaching role.
This includes an annual Coach Academy during the summer months.Develop and facilitate high quality, job-embedded professional development that supports the Instructional Framework, applicable curriculum, data-driven instruction, and formative assessments. May include providing support for peer observations and learning between classrooms/sites.The Instructional Coach models integrity and humility. He/she builds and maintains confidential relationships with teachers through clear and courageous conversation and providing constructive feedback to foster self-awareness in others.Provide on-going assistance and support to teachers, utilizing the professional learning community platform and SMART learning processes.Assume any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the supervisor, and the supervisor may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the interest of the school district and/or grant requirements.Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.QUALIFICATIONS
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
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrable proficiency in the following: a variety of research-based techniques/programs, facilitating groups and working with adult learners in the administration…
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