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id='p6501_'>Instructional Coach - Social Studies (Grades K-12) JobID: 6501
Position Type:
Certified Teacher/Instructional Coach - Other
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Central Office
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Social Studies Instructional Coach
REPORTS TO: Director of Humanities
POSITION SUMMARY: The Social Studies Instructional Coach is a primary instructional leader responsible for supporting the Director of Humanities in the improvement and implementation of the district's social studies program. This role provides essential leadership to ensure that every student derives maximum benefit from the educational system by observing instruction, coaching staff, and providing direct pedagogical support. The Coach works collaboratively to enhance teacher expertise, ensures the delivery of a rigorous K-12 curriculum, and supports the Director of Humanities in reaching district-wide goals.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional Leadership and Coaching:
- Serves as a district-wide instructional leader in the area of social studies education.
- Observes and coaches teachers, providing constructive feedback on the effective facilitation of learning, inclusive of planning, assessment, rigor, and student engagement.
- Visits classrooms to provide direct assistance to teachers in improving existing strengths and overcoming obstacles to student achievement.
- Maintains a first-hand role in instructional coaching to foster a collaborative and supportive growth environment.
- Assists teachers with instructional challenges and acts as a specialized resource person for curriculum and pedagogical questions.
- Supports the orientation and mentorship of novice teachers to enhance their instructional skills.
Support for the Director of Humanities:
- Collaborates with the Director of Humanities to support district goals, school goals, and curriculum objectives.
- Leverages Lead Teachers to reach maximum implementation of district-approved curricular guides.
- Synthesizes social studies achievement reports to provide the Director with comprehensive reviews and presentations regarding student progress.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Humanities or the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
Curriculum Development and Coordination:
- Supports the Director in authoring, updating, and furnishing rigorous curriculum guides, units of study, and technological resources.
- Coordinates the social studies curriculum effectively across elementary, middle, and high school programs.
- Collaborates with the Supervisors of Multilingual Learners, and Special Education to ensure curriculum and resources are tailored for all learners.
- Assists in the evaluation, selection, and inventory control of textbooks, technology, and other instructional materials.
Professional Learning and Data Analysis:
- Plans and facilitates high-quality professional learning opportunities and in-service programs in accordance with the district professional development plan.
- Works with instructional staff to identify program strengths and weaknesses through the analysis of district-wide testing data.
- Supports the development of social studies diagnostics, interim assessments, and district-wide exams.
- Develops and monitors strategies for high-level collaboration among faculty and staff.
CERTIFICATION/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Certification: Requires Connecticut State Department of Education certification in social studies, (026)
- Experience: Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, and curriculum development, with a proven track record of supporting and enhancing the expertise of teachers.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, effective instructional strategies, and research related to learning.
- Ability to learn and implement current educational technologies and software.
- Ability to motivate people and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to promote student academic achievement.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month work year.
Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities:
Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers
New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs.
Salary contingent on degree and years of experience: 26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047
To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Director of Humanities.
NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties or a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and applications are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools.