Instructional Coach - 4th & 5th Grades

About the role

Plans and provides appropriate classroom learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Responsible for supervising students in a variety of school‑related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff, and the community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records, follows required procedures and practices, and monitors the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Minimum qualifications – Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic problem‑solving skills, including the use of multiple data points.
• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines or state requirements.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students, particularly during inclusive activities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and other school environments.
• Ability to maintain files and records.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school‑based staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Education, training, and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education with an appropriate subject area.

Certification and license requirements

Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a teaching content area.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in a specific subject area.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards to assist in continuous learner development.
• Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
• Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the district.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• Implements classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student’s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio‑economic background.
• Establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation, creates a positive learning environment, and supports intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences.
• Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working conditions

• Must be able to use a variety of office equipment and classroom tools such as computers, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Physical requirements are consistent with sedentary work, with extended periods of standing and/or walking.
• Work environment includes both office and public‑school settings, with direct contact with employees, students, and the public.