English Instructional Coach (2026-27 SY)
Position Summary
The English Instructional Coach is responsible for improving student achievement by developing highly effective English teachers. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and/or Executive Director, the English Instructional Coach serves as the primary instructional leader for English, supervising and developing approximately 6-8 teachers while also teaching students for approximately 50% of the school day. Instructional Coaches use student work, assessment data, classroom observations, and teacher practice to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Teacher Coaching and Development
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate approximately 6-8 English teachers
- Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching meetings with direct reports
- Observe classrooms regularly and provide actionable feedback aligned to the school's instructional rubric and NIET evaluation framework
- Complete formal observations and evaluations in accordance with school timelines
- Develop individualized growth plans for teachers
- Serve as a model educator and demonstrate effective instructional practices
- Support teachers in implementing feedback and measuring impact
- Serve as a model educator and demonstrate effective instructional practices
- Support retention and development of high-performing teachers
Professional Learning and PLC Leadership
- Plan and facilitate weekly English PLC meetings
- Lead analysis of student work, assessment results, and instructional practices
- Develop action plans to address student learning gaps
- Design and facilitate professional development throughout the school year
- Collaborate with other members of the Instructional Leadership Team to plan and deliver schoolwide professional learning
- Lead summer professional development planning and facilitation
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Ensure high-quality implementation of the school's Tier 1 English curriculum
- Support teachers in lesson internalization, lesson planning, and assessment design
- Analyze student achievement data and instructional trends
- Support intervention planning for students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations
- Monitor curriculum implementation and instructional quality across classrooms
- Stay current on instructional research and best practices in literacy and English instruction
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach English courses for approximately 50% of the instructional day (2 HS blocks or equivalent)
- Maintain exemplary classroom results and instructional practices
- Use classroom experience to model effective instruction and maintain credibility as an instructional leader
- Demonstrate strong student achievement and high-quality student work outcomes
Leadership and School Culture
- Participate in weekly Instructional Leadership Team meetings and Leadership Development
- Aid in hiring efforts through candidate screening, interviews, demonstration lessons, and hiring recommendations
- Assist with onboarding and development of new teachers
- Communicate effectively with families regarding student achievement and instructional programs when needed
- Embody and advance the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson RISE
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated record of improving student achievement and student outcomes
- Strong instructional planning, assessment, and data-analysis skills
- Ability to coach, influence, and develop adult learners
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Culture and Fit
- Builds trust quickly with teachers, students, and families
- Gives candid, direct feedback while maintaining strong professional relationships
- Takes full ownership for student outcomes and teacher development
- Uses student work and data—not opinion—to drive decisions
- Remains calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
- Balances support with accountability; holds high expectations for self and others
- Remains organized, prepared, and execution-focused
- Believes every student can achieve at high levels and is committed to making that a reality
- Collaborative, dependable, and committed to a strong adult culture
Position Compensation & Schedule
Jefferson RISE offers competitive compensation tied to performance and qualifications. We do not follow a traditional salary schedule — annual salaries reflect the value employees bring to students and the school. Annual Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 salary depending on degree level, certification, content, previous student outcomes, and experience
Benefits
All full-time employees receive the following employee-only coverage:
- Medical: RISE covers 85% of employee-only premiums; employee covers 15% (spouse and dependent costs are the employee's responsibility)
- Dental and Vision: 100% of employee-only premiums covered
- Short and Long-Term Disability: 100% of premiums covered
- 401(k): 100% employer match on first 3% deferred; 50% match on contributions from 3% to 5%; no vesting period