Instructional Coach, K-4 Literacy

Position: Instructional Coach

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent or designee, the District Instructional Coach may serve schools, grade levels, and content areas throughout the district based on identified needs and district priorities. The coach supports high-quality curriculum implementation through job-embedded coaching, professional learning, data analysis, and collaborative planning. The coach partners with teachers, school leaders, and district curriculum leaders to strengthen instructional practices, ensure consistent curriculum implementation, and improve student outcomes. This is a non-evaluative position focused on building teacher capacity through collaboration, reflection, and evidence-based practices. For the current assignment, the District Instructional Coach will primarily support the implementation of the ELA curriculum and literacy instruction in PK-4 classrooms.

• Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support teachers in implementing high-quality, evidence-based instruction aligned with the district curriculum, the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and the science of reading.
2. Facilitate job-embedded coaching cycles, including co-planning, modeling, observation, feedback, and reflective practice to strengthen instructional practice.
3. Collaborate with teachers to analyze assessment data to inform instruction, intervention, and student achievement.
4. Facilitate grade-level and school-based professional learning communities focused on instructional planning, student work, assessment, and continuous improvement.
5. Model effective instructional practices through demonstration lessons, co-teaching, and classroom support.
6. Support the implementation of district instructional materials and evidence-based practices with fidelity while helping teachers meet the needs of diverse learners.
7. Collaborate with teachers, interventionists, specialists, administrators, and other instructional staff to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
8. Partner with the content Coordinator and principals to support consistent implementation and ongoing refinement of the district''s literacy curriculum, instructional resources, and assessments.
9. Participate in instructional walkthroughs, district professional learning, and other collaborative activities that support continuous instructional improvement.
10. Perform other duties related to curriculum, instruction, and professional learning as assigned by the Building Principal or Coordinator.

Terms and Conditions of Employment: Salary in accordance with the Agreement between the Norwood School Committee and the Norwood Teachers'' Association Group (Unit A). 184 work days. This position is grant funded and contingent upon the annual availability and continuation of grant funds. Renewal of the position is subject to grant funding and district needs.

• This position is grant funded and contingent upon the annual availability and continuation of grant funds.