Anticipated Instructional Coach

JobID: 3237

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:
4/11/2025

Location:
Riverton Middle School

District:
Riverton Schools

Riverton Community Unit School District No. 14

6425 Old Route 36

Riverton, IL 62561

4/11/25

Notice of Vacancy

The Riverton Community Unit School District No. 14 has the following 2025-2026 vacancies available:

Anticipated Instructional Coach

Riverton Middle School

1014 E. Lincoln Street

Riverton, IL 62561

The Instructional Coach position is full time. Qualified candidates must apply via AppliTrack at www.rivertonschools.org by 5/25/2025. Additional details about the position can be found on subsequent pages.

Or, contact:

Rob Horn, Principal

Riverton Middle School

rhorn@rivertonschools.org

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Riverton School District is an equal opportunity employer.

The mission of the Riverton School District is to create a supportive environment where we inspire and challenge our students to reach their highest potential.

QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Five years of experience in education as a teacher or administrator, and (2) Professional Educator License (PEL) for applicable grades with applicable endorsements

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Demonstrated teacher leadership; (2) knowledge of curriculum development and implementation; and, (3) proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: Provide instructional assistance and support to teachers in the classroom with the intent of improving student and teacher performance in targeted areas as identified, increasing professional development and learning opportunities with the instructional staff, and instituting positive change in teaching practices.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: 185-day contract; salary and benefit package as established by the Board

EVALUATION: Annually as established by Board Policy

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Coach Duties

Performance Responsibilities:

The instructional coach is responsible for improving student achievement through improvements in teaching practices. The role of the coach is to increase teacher capacity and understanding of instructional practices and curriculum. Instructional coaches are expected to work collaboratively with all teachers in the building, promote reflection, provide guidance and structure when necessary, ensure high-quality instruction in all classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, and constructive feedback, and demonstrate a passion of instruction and educational reform.

Instructional Leadership

• Model lessons in classrooms.

• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding curriculum, assessments, and data analysis.

• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum that is taught is consistent with District initiatives and recognized as best instructional practices.

• Assist the instructional staff in understanding the District mission and core values.

• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction in all disciplines and at all levels.

• Assist teachers with the planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.

• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide constructive feedback for expediting professional growth and student achievement.

• Develop individualized coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.

• Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice.

Professional Development

• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, and information to support classroom instruction and planning.

• Provide weekly, ongoing technical support to collaborative teams within buildings.

• Support the instructional staff by sharing multiple instructional strategies and processes with teachers.

• Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development topics and designs.

• Provide job-embedded, informal professional learning to the instructional staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests or coaching documentation.

• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by the Superintendent or his/her designee, as meets the parameters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.