Middle School Humanities Instructional Coach

Middle School Humanities Instructional Coach

Dripping Springs ISD DSISD Learning & Innovation Dept., Dripping Springs, Texas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jul 27, 2026

• Job Title: Middle School Humanities Instructional Coach
• Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
• Reports to: Director of Curriculum & Instruction
• Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 4
• Dept./School: Learning & Innovation / Assigned Campuses
• Work Calendar: 197 Days

Serve as a role model to support learning and innovation throughout the district. Provide instructional support, cross‑curricular and technology integration, and mentoring for new teachers and others as needed. Support the implementation of professional development and a seamless, district‑wide instructional delivery system.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Completion of a state‑developed 30‑hour GT workshop required

• Expertise in interpreting and teaching the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Expertise in the curricular areas for the grade levels and subject areas assigned
• Knowledge of the use of student assessments in improving learning
• Knowledge of data disaggregation and analysis
• Knowledge of district intervention and academic support systems
• Knowledge of special programs such as G/T, ESL, Dyslexia, Special Education, etc.
• Expertise in the use of research‑based best teaching practices and high‑yield instructional strategies
• Effective coaching, problem solving, and conferencing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively with staff
• Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning for self and all staff
• Expertise as a staff developer
• Effectiveness as a professional role model
• Self‑starter and problem solver
• Exceptional personal technology skills

• At least 5 years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching a variety of grade levels and subject areas preferred
• Recent teaching experience within the district preferred
• Experience as a teacher‑leader or team leader preferred

• Curriculum Management and Facilitation
  • Assist in the facilitation of the review, development, and revision of all subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans.
  • Facilitate vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum and instruction on each campus and between campuses.
  • Facilitate curriculum‑based assessment development and management.
  • Support campus principals in the administration of curriculum‑based assessments and the disaggregation and analysis of results to improve instruction.
• Instructional Coaching
  • Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs in the assigned subject area.
  • Collaborate with principals and teacher leaders to improve learning on each campus.
  • Coach teachers in integrating research‑based instructional strategies into classroom instruction.
  • Serve as an instructional coach and model effective teaching practices.
  • Model teaching strategies with students in the classroom.
  • Use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness and facilitate coaching conversations around data.
  • Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
• Staff Development
  • Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in the designated subject area.
  • Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in the assigned area.
  • Coordinate professional development with campus administrators.
  • Assist campus administration in the coordination and implementation of campus and individual staff professional development.
  • Assist staff members in planning individual professional development to improve…