INSTRUCTIONAL COACH 2026-27 0.2-.40 FTE ARDMORE ELEMENTARY

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with school leadership teams to identify instructional priorities and areas for teacher support.
• Models effective instructional strategies in classrooms, with a focus on literacy and/or math.
• Provides one-on-one and small-group coaching to teachers to strengthen instructional practices.
• Facilitates professional development sessions and workshops.
• Analyzes student data to inform instructional planning and decision-making.
• Supports teachers in implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Coaches and supports teachers in providing differentiated instruction for multilingual learners and special education students within the general education setting.
• Uses school improvement goals to develop professional learning plans and monitor progress toward goals.

Requirements

• Possess or qualify for the immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an elementary ed (K-8) endorsement.
• Has a minimum of three years K-5 teaching experience required.
• Experience with a variety of assessment tools.

Education & Experience

• Bilingual preferred.
• MLL endorsement preferred.
• Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy and math instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with data-driven instruction and professional learning communities (PLCs).

Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when needed.
• Ability to reflect on own professional practice and make adaptations to improve instruction.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy and math instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with data-driven instruction and professional learning communities (PLCs).

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.
• Moderate Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Pay & Benefits

$73,900 to $138,754 annual salary prorated based on actual FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule).

Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.