Position type: Full time, exempt, 11 Month    Reporting & Collaboration​Direct Manager: Assistant School Leader or School Leader.Direct Reports: NoneKey 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 CoachingConduct 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 InstructionSupport 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 SupportSupport professional learning aligned to school priorities.Reinforce instructional expectations and best practices.Collaborate with leadership to align coaching with school improvement goals.Collaboration & School LeadershipPartner 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 frameworkWhat 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.
