What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach - Grades PK - 5 position at MSAD #11?
JobID: 1116
Position Type:
Administration/Instructional Coach - Elementary
Administration/Instructional Coach - Elementary
Date Posted:
4/14/2025
4/14/2025
Location:
MSAD #11 Superintendent`s Office
MSAD #11 Superintendent`s Office
Date Available:
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Position: Instructional Coach – Grades PK-5Open Until Filled
Date Position Available: July 1, 2025
Required: Candidate must have a minimum of a master’s degree in education and/or National Board Certification; Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience; hold Maine Department of Education Certification: General Elementary (020); and current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education. Candidates who have completed the Maine Mathematics Coaching Project through UMF or hold a literacy specialist degree and have training in student-centered coaching are preferred.
Qualifications: MSAD 11, serving the towns of Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, and West Gardiner, is seeking a person who has successful experience in research-based instructional practices and differentiated instruction; ability to work collaboratively with adult learners and assume the role of teacher leader; experience providing professional development and facilitation in leading adult learning groups; strong organization, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills; and strong technological skills. Has familiarity with Diane Sweeney’s student-centered coaching model.
Job Goal: To help close the gap and accelerate learning for all students in mathematics or literacy by building teacher capacity through implementation of effective instructional practices.
Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with teachers and administrators; fosters a safe, trusting environment for teachers; directly works with teachers by collaborating, co-planning, and providing descriptive feedback as requested by the teacher or administrator; engages teachers in reflective practices; designs and facilitates professional learning opportunities at the district and building level with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction; has knowledge of Title I programming; has extensive knowledge of Response to Intervention/processes and MTSS research-based interventions; and assists the Director of Curriculum and Instruction with teacher committee work related to curriculum design, MTSS, Title I, and curriculum implementation.
To Apply: Please complete the online application found on the MSAD 11 website.
Deadline for Applications: As soon as a suitable candidate is found.
