Instructional Coach for Mathematics

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

2025-2026 School Year

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SECONDARY)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Instructional coach is responsible for bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with and supporting teachers and administration with the goal of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

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  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, master's degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• 5 classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned (MATH)
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning.
• Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
• Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for the assigned subject area based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
• Evaluate teacher effectiveness in accordance with established district programs.
• Plan and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators and staff.
• Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
• Develop curricular or behavior support materials as needed.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Convey information to parent and community members about school programs.

For more information, please contact Principal Cari Martin at 903.389.4210 or by email at cari.martin@fairfieldisd.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fairfield ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.