7th​/8th Grade Math Instructional Coach

Position Type:

Elementary/Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:

6/4/2026

Location:

Carleton Washburne School

Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 has an opening for a full-time 7th/8th Grade Math Instructional Coach at Carleton Washburne School for the  School Year.

JOB TITLE:

Math Instructional Coach

LOCATIONS:
Carleton Washburne School

CHARACTERISTICS: 1.0 FTE

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator and the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Teaching and Learning

SUPERVISES: N/A

EVALUATION:
Evaluated annually by the ITL Department

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

To provide instructional support to the Director and to the Staff in various curricular areas depending on the priorities of the specific school year; all facilitators shall perform such duties and responsibilities as associated with the teaching profession, including those required by the Illinois School Code, and those outlined in the WEA Professional Agreement.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Additional descriptors may be found in the Teacher Evaluation Document):

1. Regarding Planning and Preparation/Assessment Management:
Facilitate the development of the District's instructional program in the curricular area of assignment; work collaboratively with teachers to design lessons that integrate engaging tasks that balance conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application of knowledge; engage teachers in refining instructional skills to develop student proficiency; reflect with teachers to evaluate student learning; build teacher confidence, content knowledge and enthusiasm to implement curriculum and inquiry-based instruction;

plan instructional scope and sequence and observe and participate in classroom instruction; assist in the development of assessments; research, evaluate, and create supplemental materials and resources in the assigned discipline to differentiate student need;
Provide support to schools for data analysis for School Improvement Plans; and Analyze data for curriculum and program reviews.

2. Regarding the Classroom Environment:
Initiate and build relationships that are highly respectful and trusting, collaborative, and supportive;
Promote an environment that values reflection and continuous improvement within a culture of professional inquiry;
Support change in a respectful environment; and Establish a framework for collaborating with teachers.

3. Regarding Instruction:
Co-facilitate the various stages of the Curriculum Review Process specific to the assigned discipline;
Participate in Leadership Development opportunities, support sub-committee work;
Guide implementation of any Cornerstone Assessments for one's content area; and attend meetings, order materials, and identify and participate in professional development opportunities.

4. Regarding Professional Responsibilities:
Model professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and personal growth;
Plan, support, and deliver professional development in one's content area including methods to differentiate instruction;
Attend leadership team meetings with other building facilitators assigned to content area;
Support the implementation of instructional initiatives and School Improvement Goals;
Support the development and implementation of District-wide/Summer Institute Days and early release planning;
Provide staff development for teachers related to assessment and data analysis;
Attend grade level release and curriculum review meetings and follow up as necessary;
Coordinate and manage instructional materials; and Serve as a liaison between the District/Principal/Township and colleagues.

5. Complete all District compliance training as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent, Department of Innovation, Teaching and Learning, or Building Principal/Assistant Principal.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Must have appropriate Illinois Professional Educator's License with academic requirements for specific position.

* 4 or more years of relevant classroom teaching experience

* Strong knowledge of subject matter

* Strong leadership, facilitation,…