USD 234 has an Elementary Instructional Coach position available for the 2025-2026 school year.
Basic Duties :
At USD 234, instructional coaches work closely with the Director of Academics, building principals, and teachers to create an environment for student success. The Fort Scott School District values growth for all students and seeks to provide teachers with support to ensure this is possible. Instructional coaches work collaboratively to provide strategies, implementation support, and feedback to teachers, while also remaining involved in district-level conversations to ensure alignment across all grade levels. Additionally, instructional coaches work to provide meaningful professional development opportunities to all staff.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in education
- 5 years of successful teaching experience at various grade levels
- Advanced degree or progress toward advanced degree preferred
- Must be willing to become a LETRS Trainer
General Duties / Responsibilities :
Professional developmentPlan and deliver building and district-level trainingTrain new teachers on building-level proceduresAssist individual teachers as requested by principal or teacherServe as a member ofBuilding and District Professional Learning CommunitiesBuilding Leadership TeamsStudent Intervention TeamsBuilding MTSS TeamsDistrict Focus GroupOther relevant district committeesAssist in the leadership of MTSS Implementation at the building levelsOrganize and request materials needed for curriculum implementationCollect, organize, and analyze student, classroom, and building dataAssist teachers inDeveloping appropriate goals for growthReflecting on student data to guide instructionCoordinate and support interventions for students in Tiers 2 and 3Meet with building principals regularly to discuss scheduleTeam teach or assist teachers as requested by building principal or teacherCoordinate and administer assessments (MAP, placement tests, FastBridge, etc.)Model classroom lessons that include Best Practices in Teaching and LearningPartner with classroom teachers to focus on integration of standards and technologyWork with teams to integrate writing, problem solving, and technology in all content areasEnsure fidelity of curriculum / program componentsRemain knowledgeable aboutCurrent educational researchInstructional strategiesCurrent KSDE mandatesBuild rapport with teachers, students, and administratorsPromote a safe and confidential environment for teachersCultivate good listening skillsServe as a liaison between teachers and district supportPosition Benefits :
KPERSLife InsuranceMatch PlanHealth InsuranceDental CoverageVision PlanSupplemental PoliciesPaid Time OffUSD 234 is an Equal Employment / Educational Opportunity Agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : Superintendent, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
