Instructional Coach

Position type: Full time, exempt, 11 Month    

Reporting & Collaboration​

• Direct Manager: Assistant School Leader or School Leader.

• Direct Reports: None

• Key Collaborators: Teachers, school leadership team members, and regional academic partners.

Autonomy & Decision Making​

• The Instructional Coach leads coaching cycles and instructional support for assigned teachers. The coach supports teacher growth through observation, modeling, and feedback but does not evaluate teacher performance.

• Final evaluation decisions remain with the School Leader or Assistant School Leader.

Inputs: What will I be doing in my day to day work?

Instructional Coaching

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.

• Lead coaching cycles including goal-setting, modeling, and follow-up.

• Support teachers with lesson planning, pacing, and differentiation.

• Model effective instructional strategies on a weekly basis.

Data-Driven Instruction

• Support teachers in analyzing student work and assessment data.

• Facilitate data discussions to improve instructional decisions.

• Monitor student progress and adjust coaching strategies accordingly.

Professional Learning Support

• Support professional learning aligned to school priorities.

• Reinforce instructional expectations and best practices.

• Collaborate with leadership to align coaching with school improvement goals.

Collaboration & School Leadership

• Partner with school leadership to identify instructional priorities.

• Support grade-level and content teams in strengthening instruction.

• Contribute to schoolwide instructional improvement efforts.

Outcomes: What will I be evaluated on?

• Growth in instructional quality across coached classrooms.

• Evidence of teacher development through coaching cycles.

• Improved student achievement and academic growth.

• Strong alignment between coaching and school instructional priorities.

What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?

• Strong instructional expertise and classroom practice.

• Ability to observe instruction and provide actionable feedback.

• Strong facilitation and adult learning skills.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• Formal training or certification in a research-based coaching framework

What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?

• Curriculum implementation and lesson design.

• Data-driven instruction and assessment analysis.

• Coaching strategies and adult learning theory.

• Effective classroom management and instructional strategies.