Elementary Instructional Coach

Walpole Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Instructional Coach at Old Post Road Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year.

Job Description:

The Instructional Coach's primary responsibilities are to assist the professional learning community develop innovative practices and effective integration of tools and resources within the curriculum. The Instructional Coach will work with the Director of Digital Learning and district IT staff to support the management of technology resources and ensure effective use of classroom technology. This job description will be reviewed annually to maintain currency with changing technology needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Instructional Coaching

• Design and conduct formal, individual professional development following the Impact Cycle instructional coaching model
• Support innovative instruction and learning in the classroom utilizing digital and traditional tools and resources that promote empowering learners (staff and students) to be collaborators, communicators, and creative critical thinkers
• Guide staff in the development of curriculum units and lessons that engage students and transform lessons
• Train teachers in the development of innovative learning experiences (e.g. Project-Based Learning)
• Facilitate research and information literacy skills geared toward project based learning activities that develop critical thinking/problem solving skills and focus on real-world and relevant issues
• Develop resources and conduct professional development activities including workshops and video tutorials
• Collaborate with teachers to reinforce safe computer and online practices for students
• Identify and model Universally Designed Learning to support all learners, including those with specialized needs and ELL
• Provide support to all staff in the use of administrative tools and applications

Technology Facilitator

• Manage Chromebook inventories and classroom allocations
• Collaborate with staff to guide the evaluation and recommendation of digital and traditional learning resources
• Provide end-user training on basic operation, navigation, safety and security of hardware, software, Google Workspace Apps, digital subscriptions, student and staff user accounts, network, and Internet connectivity.
• Provide basic coordination of support for computers, printers, and peripherals in the user environment whenever possible.
• Work with district support staff to deploy and/or decommission devices and other assignments as needed.
• Oversee software subscription maintenance and user account management.
• Place and track technology supply orders
• Support online assessments, including state-mandated tests as well as building-based subscriptions.

Experience/training/skills:

• 5+ years of classroom teaching experience
• Experience with instructional coaching and/or leading professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of MA Curriculum Frameworks for appropriate grade spans
• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to teach students with diverse learning styles and needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff
• Experience with Google Workspace applications and Chrome apps/extensions
• Working knowledge of Windows, iOS, Chrome operating systems
• Experience with a variety of digital and traditional instructional resources and techniques
• Ability to learn new technologies and instructional models

Current MA DESE Teacher license required.

Salary and benefits per the WTA Contract. (Salary scale pages 6 - 9)