Focused Instructional Coach - Worcester Technical High School

Position: Focused Instructional Coach - Worcester Technical High School 2026-2027
SUBJECT: FOCUSED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

REPORTS TO:

BUILDING PRINCIPAL

Worcester Technical High School is soliciting applications for the  school year. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with and implementing MLL strategies and be accountable for providing support in all curricula areas of the state frameworks and curriculum disciplines under the direction of the Principal at Worcester Technical High School.

The Focused Instructional Coach works full time in a Chapter 74 high school, providing instructional support to teachers across all curricula areas. The coach collaborates with instructional staff, site administrators and leadership teams to promote student achievement by identifying current, research-based instructional and assessment strategies, modeling lessons to classroom teachers, providing constructive feedback and assisting teachers in collecting student achievement data and using the data to modify instruction.

Using student achievement data, the Focused Instructional Coach will identify professional development needs and plan, present, and evaluate on-site staff development activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)

1. Implements the philosophy, goals, policies and Compact of the Worcester Public Schools.

2. Facilitates the development of a learning community focused on raising expectations and providing rigorous core instruction for every student, every day.

3. Provides model lessons for classroom teachers using current scientifically, research-based instructional and assessment strategies.

4. Devotes the majority of their time to utilizing the coaching model within the shop and classroom settings.

5. Provides constructive feedback on delivery of high quality teaching and learning.

6. Assists classroom teachers in collecting, analyzing, and using student achievement data to guide instruction to ensure that all students are college and career ready.

7. Provides job embedded professional development focused on organization of the shop and classroom to construct a positive learning climate.

8. Schedules teachers for classroom peer/best practices observations.

9. Identifies site professional development needs by using student achievement data.

10. Plans, schedules, and conducts site professional development aligned with the district and site goals outlined in the School Accountability Plan and connected to solid, rigorous core instruction.

11. Analyzes data and prepares data presentations for the principal, staff, and family groups.

12. Assists teachers and grade levels in analyzing student achievement data for program improvement and increased student performance.

13. Monitors benchmark assessments for use in developing and implementing interventions.

14. Attends instructional leadership, department, and district meetings.

15. Participates fully in professional development for coaches, professional research and reading, and peer observations.

16. Maintains coach activity log.

17.Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

18.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED

EXPERIENCE:

1. Building effective teams

2. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others

3. Effectively organizing professional development activities

4. Communicating clearly in oral and written form with confidentiality

5. Preparing and delivering oral presentations

6. Analyzing data accurately and adopt an effective course of action

7. Utilizing technology to analyze student data and prepare applicable statistical reports

8. Utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques, strategies, and procedures

9. Meeting schedules and timelines

10. Working independently

11. Planning and organizing work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience

2. Massachusetts DESE Chapter 74 Vocational Licensure or appropriate content licensure

3. SEI Endorsement

4. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with curriculum and…