Regional Instructional Coach

Job Description: Regional Instructional Coach

Reports To: Regional Director of Teaching and Learning (DTL)

Summary of Role:

The Regional Instructional Coach at Concept Schools serves as a mentor and guide to support teachers in a portfolio of schools within the designated region. This role is integral to ensuring the successful implementation of Concept School's Academic Excellence Framework, with a focus on closing the achievement gap and accelerating learning for all students. The Instructional Coach will provide teachers with leadership in vertical alignment, data analysis, and coordination of intervention and enrichment support for students.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in school administration, curriculum and instruction, or related fields.

• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, with a preference for experience in school administration.

• Possession of a Professional Educator License (PEL), endorsement in coaching subject area is preferred.

• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.

• Demonstrated teacher leadership and expertise in instruction and curriculum.

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.

• Preferred past experience in curriculum implementation across multiple schools.

• Ability to execute the school district’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Goals.

• Knowledge of governmental statutes, regulations, and rules relating to instruction,

curriculum, and student learning.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups.

• Strong facilitation skills in curriculum development, revisions, and evaluation.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing work priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Mentoring and Collaboration:

• Serve as a mentor to teachers through co-planning, team teaching, sharing effective

instructional strategies, and modeling lessons.

• Collaborate with the Concept Academic Department Directors, the Director of Teaching and Learning, Assistant Principals of Academics, school-level Department Heads, and Instructional

Coaches.

• Collaborate with teachers in designing instructional decisions informed by assessment data and culturally and linguistically responsive practices.

• Communicate and demonstrate evidence-based instructional practices through collaborative co-planning, modeling, and co-teaching.

• Participate in periodic meetings with the applicable CSAD Director.

Observation, Feedback, and Coaching:

• Conduct non-evaluative observations and provide feedback/coaching on teachers' planning and delivery of instruction.

• Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice.

• Facilitates guidance and helps develop teachers according to the Danielson Framework.

• Supports teachers’ achievement of goals by using coaching strategies like co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing.

Data Analysis and Instructional Improvement:

• Analyze state and district assessment data to identify professional development

needs.

• Create and maintain data trackers and visualizations to inform of progress.

• Consistently analyze teacher practice through classroom observations, data analysis,

and examination of student work.

• Track student and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of coaching.

• Develop teachers’ capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data.

Curriculum Support and Professional Development:

• Support teachers in understanding and implementing the curriculum, Danielson’s Framework for Teaching, and data analysis.

• Assist in the implementation of Schoology for curriculum and instructional strategies.

• Develop, lead, and participate in ongoing and job-embedded professional learning.

• Collaborate with the CSAD Director to get familiarized with curricular resources.

• Assist in ensuring the implementation of the Concept Academic Framework with

fidelity.

Planning and Goal-Oriented Development:

• Create detailed coaching plans with focused goals and measures of success.

• Make recommendations for improvement and assist with goals related to the

Personal Improvement Plan.

• Partner with CSAD Director to co-present/facilitate at Regional PDs/Institutes.

Conclusion:

The Regional Instructional Coach plays a crucial role in supporting teachers' professional growth and enhancing instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes. By providing mentorship, feedback, and targeted professional development opportunities, the Instructional Coach contributes to Concept Schools' overall success in achieving academic excellence and closing the achievement gap.

Note: Travel is required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000