Instructional Coach

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Coach supports teacher growth and student achievement by providing job-embedded coaching, modeling high-quality instruction, and facilitating professional learning aligned to district goals. This position will have a strong emphasis on strengthening instructional practices in Math and ELA across all grade levels, while also supporting overall instructional improvement.

Reports to: Director of Literacy/ Director of Mathematics

Supervises: None

Pay Grade: To Be Determined

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

instructional Support

• Provide job-embedded coaching to teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, modeling lessons, and reflective conversations.
• Support teachers in implementing district curriculum, instructional strategies, and interventions with fidelity, with a priority focus on Math and ELA instruction.
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs, English language learners, and advanced learners.

Data-Driven Practices

• Support teachers in analyzing student performance data (formative, summative, and benchmark assessments), with a focus on Math and ELA achievement outcomes.
• Facilitate data team meetings to identify trends, set goals, and plan targeted instructional responses.
• Monitor progress and adjust coaching support based on ongoing data.

Professional Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development aligned to district priorities, with specific emphasis on evidence-based Math and ELA instructional practices.
• Facilitate PLCs focused on instructional strategies, assessment design, curriculum implementation, and common planning.
• Provide follow-up support to ensure PD transfers into classroom practice.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Collaborate with district curriculum teams to ensure alignment of standards, instructional materials, and assessments, particularly in Math and ELA.
• Support consistent use of instructional frameworks, rubrics, and district assessment tools.
• Help teachers integrate technology effectively to enhance learning.

School Improvement & Collaboration

• Partner with building administrators to support school improvement goals and instructional priorities tied to Math and ELA outcomes.
• Participate in school and district leadership meetings as requested.
• Serve as a resource for creating inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate coaching logs and documentation.
• Engage in continuous professional learning to strengthen coaching practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expertise in Math and/or ELA instruction, curriculum, and assessment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading professional learning
• Strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze student achievement data and support data-informed instruction
• Ability to build trust with educators and work in a confidential coaching relationship

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate in assigned content area preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience

REQUIREMENT

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.