2025-2026 Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing the professional development of educators within the school. This individual is responsible for working closely with teachers to improve instructional strategies, student learning outcomes, and overall educational practices. The Instructional Coach serves as a resource, mentor, and collaborator for educators, helping them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create engaging and effective learning environments. 

Key Responsibilities:

Teacher Support:

Provide one-on-one and group coaching to teachers to improve instructional strategies, lesson planning, and classroom management using a coaching cycle process. 

Observe classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback for improvement, including, but not limited to:

Building student understanding and skills

Academically rigorous instruction

Addressing the curriculum standards and frameworks

Enhancing student engagement in and ownership of learning

Providing a safe and nurturing learning environment

Model effective, differentiated instruction, as needed

Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning:

Collaborate with teachers and curriculum development teams to align curriculum with best practices

Identify and share educational resources, tools, and technologies to enhance teaching and learning

Support teachers with effective lesson plan development, including providing support for all student groups

Data analysis:

Analyze student data and assessment results to identify trends and areas for improvement

Work with teachers to develop data-driven strategies for student success

Professional Development:

Assist in the identification of both school wide and individual professional development needs and create professional development plans for teachers

Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and peer learning opportunities for educators

Keep up-to-date with the latest research and trends in education to inform professional development initiatives

Team Collaboration:

Works collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, Mentors, School Administrators, and Home Office Personnel to implement organization-wide initiatives with fidelity and create a culture of continuous improvement

Participate in school improvement initiatives and committees

Other Duties:

Meet weekly with the School Administrators to review and collaborate on individual instructional staff job performance and goal setting

Support school safety and culture as assigned by School Administrators

Support tours for prospective candidates during hiring process

Onboarding new instructional staff including any necessary trainings pertinent to the position and/or support for intern or induction programs

Other job related duties as assigned by supervisor