Instructional Coach

About the role

EnCircle operates Minnick Schools in various locations serving students from ages 5 to 22 who need extra support. The Instructional Coach plays a crucial role in improving student achievement by reflecting on instruction, collaborating with teachers, and promoting data-driven teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coordination to ensure curriculum instruction aligns with Minnick initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to measure curriculum effectiveness and inform instructional decisions.
• Stays current on educational research, instructional trends, best practices, and state education regulations.
• Supports teachers in analyzing data and developing strategies to improve student achievement.
• Promotes and supports the use of research-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Conducts non-evaluative classroom observations to provide feedback and support instructional improvement.
• Models evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Assists teachers with instructional resources, materials, and tools to support classroom instruction.
• Plans and delivers professional development related to instructional strategies, curriculum initiatives, and assessment practices.
• Provides ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen instructional practice.
• Collaborates with leadership and staff to review instructional time use and support effective "bell-to-bell" instruction in core subjects.
• Serves as the School Testing Coordinator (STC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, Masters preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and Office 365.
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of people in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and complete required paperwork according to agency requirements on a timely basis.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Satisfactory Driving Record in accordance with Driver Requirements policy.
• Ability to drive agency vehicles or personal vehicle as needed.
• Ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
• Injuring a person while racing - felony.
• Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
• Emergency vehicle violation - death.
• Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
• Blocking access to the service facility.
• Attempting to elude police.
• Operating an unsafe vehicle.
• Vulnerable Road User – Death.

Skills

• Knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Experience with instructional technology.
• Ability to conduct non-evaluative classroom observations.
• Ability to model evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Ability to assist teachers with instructional resources and materials.
• Ability to plan and deliver professional development.
• Ability to provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $62,000.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets.
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services.
• Education Assistance Program.
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Retention Bonus.
• Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family.
• Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and DailyPay.

Pay

$62,000 starting salary.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Driving Specific

The following list may or may not be all inclusive at time of posting:

• No reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
• No driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
• No manslaughter or negligent homicide.
• No driving on a suspended or revoked license.
• No driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
• No vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
• No blocking access to the service facility.
• No attempting to elude police.
• No operating an unsafe vehicle.
• No vulnerable road user – death.